Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $500 (48 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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Nance Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nance Place

8 Academy PlNashville, TN 37210
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East River Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East River Place

704 Ramsey StNashville, TN 37206
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Germantown Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Germantown Place

1100 4th Ave NNashville, TN 37208
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160 2nd Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

160 2nd Ave

160 2nd AveNashville, TN 37201
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IMT Germantown
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Germantown

1100 3rd Ave NNashville, TN 37208
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320 11th Ave S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

320 11th Ave S

320 11th Ave SNashville, TN 37203
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Riverfront, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS priced from $869. Nance Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $903. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$869
Nance Place1 Bed 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$903
500 Fifth ApartmentsThe CityStudio,1BA$999
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1,153
Mosley on 6th3BR3BR,2BA$1,200
Manning Place1BR1BR,1BA$1,250
City ViewS2Studio,1BA$1,264
Lenore Garden3 Bed 1 Bath Middle3BR,1BA$1,300
LC SoBroStudio BStudio,1BA$1,317
Cumberland on Church ApartmentsAcklen1BR,1BA$1,342

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, TN

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront 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 Riverfront 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 Riverfront 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
Red Oak Flats2BR2BR,2BA$1.52
Manning Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.43
Nance Place2 Bed 1 Bath M2BR,1BA$1.58
Lenore Garden3 Bed 1 Bath End3BR,1BA$1.73
Terra HouseA31BR,1BA$2.02
Fatherland FlatsB22BR,1BA$1.93
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Nashville, TN

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Nashville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Riverfront, Nashville, TN

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee, including Nashville. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,342.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Nance Place which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $9,560.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 60 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $106 which is $9,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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