
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donelson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Donelson Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $999 | $1,801 |
Donelson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $850 | $3,222 |
Donelson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,050 | $4,269 |
Donelson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Donelson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,310 | $9,310 | $9,310 |
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Cheapest Available Donelson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donelson area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekstone priced from $850. Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Donelson apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Creekstone | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes | 1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Highland on Briley | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Music City Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
Sycamore Villa | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson, TN
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donelson area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 Bdrm with patio OR W/D connections Model at Pine Brook TN in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Donelson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Terrace Park Apartments starting at $1,336 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Donelson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donelson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pine Brook TN | 2 Bdrm with patio OR W/D connections | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Terrace Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
The Flats of Donelson | 2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Music City Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Highland on Briley | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Jackson Grove Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
City Side Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes | 1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Creekstone | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donelson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Donelson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Donelson is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donelson?
The cheapest apartment in Donelson is Creekstone which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Donelson costs $9,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Donelson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Donelson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Donelson?
Cheap apartments in Donelson have an average cost of $134 which is $9,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donelson.
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