Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $800 (123 Rentals)

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Sunnyside, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS priced from $881. Martin Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,008. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$881
Martin Flats ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$1,008
445 Park CommonsS1-Studio-60%Studio,1BA$1,045
Blackstone ApartmentsFairmont StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Haven at the GulchA21BR,1BA$1,119
The Lee ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,125
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1,153
Barbizon ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Royal Arms of Green HillsOneBed6631BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, TN

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.31 price per square foot Steinway Model at Villa Adrian Apartments in the in the Green Hills neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 11 Model at Acklen Park Condominiums starting at $2,199 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Adrian ApartmentsSteinway2BR,2BA$1.31
Acklen Park Condominiums112BR,2.5BA$1.72
Avalon29132BR,2.5BA$1.92
Chateau2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.49
3608A Caldwell Ct, Unit 3608A3608A Caldwell Ct2BR,1BA$1.76
Blythewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Royal Arms of Green HillsOneBed6631BR,1BA$1.96
409 Chesterfield Ave, Unit Apt A409 Chesterfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.92
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1.83
Blackstone ApartmentsFairmont StudioStudio ,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunnyside, Nashville, TN

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Nashville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Sunnyside Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunnyside is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?

The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside is 445 Park Commons which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in Sunnyside costs $8,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyside?

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 4,793 regular apartments in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside?

Cheap apartments in Sunnyside have an average cost of $280 which is $7,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside.

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