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property at 1218 Cabana Cir

1218 Cabana Cir

NashvilleTN37214

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 1312 7th Ave N

1312 7th Ave N

NashvilleTN37208
property at 550 Harding Pl

550 Harding Pl

NashvilleTN37211

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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property at 2929 Selena Dr

2929 Selena Dr

NashvilleTN37211

Nashville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Nashville and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Brandie Parton

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property at 900 19th Ave S

900 19th Ave S

NashvilleTN37212
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Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Nashville, TN

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Nashville, TN area range in price from $895 to $19,500 with an overall median price of $4,415. The three Nashville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunset View at $1,550, Old Hickory Village at $1,400, and Moss Creek at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Nashville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sunset View$1,550$1,5501
Old Hickory Village$1,600$1,4003
Moss Creek$1,695$1,6951
Harpeth Valley Park$1,772$1,6952
Shadow Glen$1,875$1,8252
Nashboro Village$1,922$1,8252
Una$2,000$1,7503
Peppertree Forest$2,072$2,0502
The Country$2,160$2,1601
Troppard Heights$2,195$1,7953

Cheapest Available Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at The Hillson in the Southeast Antioch neighborhood priced from $200. Highland East in the East Nashville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $559. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nashville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HillsonSuiteStudio,1BA$200
Highland East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$559
Preakness ApartmentsSaratoga1BR,1BA$850
Union on ThompsonEFFStudio,1BA$870
West End LivingNatchez Village StudioStudio,1BA$895
Atrium FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$899
300 HickoryA11BR,1BA$899
The Trails Apartment HomesLilac1BR,1BA$899
Bell Hollow at Century Farms1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$900
Garden View TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nashville area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3520 Park Ave Model at 3520 Park Ave, Unit Master in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Nashville apartment is the 207 Moncrief Ave Model at 207 Moncrief Ave, Unit a starting at $2,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Ivy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3520 Park Ave, Unit Master3520 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.72
207 Moncrief Ave, Unit a207 Moncrief Ave4BR,2BA$1.00
Sojourn NolensvilleC13BR,2BA$1.07
Highland on BrileyPoplar3BR,2BA$1.12
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$0.88
Meadow Creek3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.11
BrookridgePlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.16
FPAR Forest Park32G603BR,2BA$1.12
Willow Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.09
Cobblestone Corners1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nashville

What type of rentals are currently available in Nashville?

There are currently 2036 Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN with pricing that ranges from $200 to $46,910. There are also 1171 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nashville ranging from $895 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nashville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nashville ranges from $895 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,081.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Nashville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Nashville range from $769 to $31,110, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $853.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Nashville Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Brandie Parton

I’m Brandie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Nashville, Tennessee.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.