Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (312 Rentals)

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Outer Southeast Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southeast Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southeast Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at The Hillson priced from $200. Preakness Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HillsonSuiteStudio,1BA$200
Preakness ApartmentsSaratoga1BR,1BA$850
Union on ThompsonEFFStudio,1BA$870
West End LivingNatchez Village StudioStudio,1BA$895
The Trails Apartment HomesLilac1BR,1BA$899
300 HickoryA11BR,1BA$899
Garden View TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$900
Bell Hollow at Century Farms1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$900
Southwood Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$903
Mandolin TerraceStudio1BR,1BA$923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Nashville, TN

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Nashville area is the $1.20 price per square foot B3 Model at The Reserve at Oakleigh in the in the Antioch neighborhood starting from $1,579. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Nashville apartment is the C1 Model at Sojourn Nolensville starting at $1,366 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Villages of Brentwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southeast Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at OakleighB32BR,2BA$1.20
Sojourn NolensvilleC13BR,2BA$1.07
Highland on BrileyPoplar3BR,2BA$1.12
Mountain Brook2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
BrookridgePlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.16
Massman Manor and Starlight2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Willow Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.09
The Trails Apartment HomesHawthorn2BR,1BA$1.23
Southwood Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.27
Candlewood Apartment Homes1B-1BTH1BR,1BA$1.24

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Outer Southeast Nashville, Nashville, TN

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Southeast Nashville, Nashville, and the greater Nashville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Outer Southeast Nashville Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 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 Outer Southeast Nashville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southeast Nashville is under $923.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville is Preakness Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville costs $2,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southeast 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 202 regular apartments in Outer Southeast 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 Outer Southeast Nashville?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southeast Nashville have an average cost of $134 which is $2,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Nashville.

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