Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Barrett Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barrett Manor

510 Summer PlNashville, TN 37206
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802 S 6th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

802 S 6th St

802 S 6th StNashville, TN 37206
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Fallbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fallbrook Apartments

345 Dellway Villa RdNashville, TN 37207
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Village Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Village Place

110 Oak Valley DrNashville, TN 37207
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East River Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East River Place

704 Ramsey StNashville, TN 37206
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Oakwood Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Flats

2071 Oakwood AveNashville, TN 37207
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Ascent
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent

2947 Brick Church PikeNashville, TN 37207
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Studio 79
Studio Apartments

Studio 79

3810 Gallatin PikeNashville, TN 37216
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160 2nd Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

160 2nd Ave

160 2nd AveNashville, TN 37201
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The Eastland
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eastland

1035 W Eastland AveNashville, TN 37206
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The Canvas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Canvas

1120 Litton AveNashville, TN 37216
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East Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at Trinity Lofts priced from $899. The Wilder has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable East Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity LoftsTrinity Lofts - StudioStudio,1BA$899
The WilderThe Cove at The WilderStudio,1BA$970
Atrium FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Sohana ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$999
Studio 79InglewoodStudio,1BA$1,099
Oakwood Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1-A Type B1BR,1BA$1,116
Mosley on 6th3BR3BR,2BA$1,200
Roberts Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,250
Manning Place1BR1BR,1BA$1,250
The CanvasDa Vinci2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Nashville, TN

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Nashville area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR Model at East River Place in the in the East Nashville neighborhood starting from $1,424. The second greatest value East Nashville apartment is the The Cash Model at Shelby House 1 starting at $1,609 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the East Nashville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East River Place3BR3BR,2BA$0.96
Shelby House 1The Cash2BR,2BA$1.30
Mosley on 6th3BR3BR,2BA$0.98
Highland EastC13BR,2BA$1.28
632 N 5th St632 N 5th St3BR,1.5BA$1.75
Red Oak Flats2BR2BR,2BA$1.52
Manning Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.43
Roberts Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.54
Lenore Garden3 Bed 1 Bath End3BR,1BA$1.73
Oakwood Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1-A Type B1BR,1BA$1.57

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Tennessee including East Nashville, Nashville, and the greater Nashville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Nashville Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Nashville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Nashville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Nashville is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Nashville?

The cheapest apartment in East Nashville is Oakwood Flats which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in East Nashville costs $10,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Nashville?

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 91 regular apartments in East Nashville 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 East Nashville?

Cheap apartments in East Nashville have an average cost of $387 which is $9,988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Nashville.

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