Nashville/ Real Estate & Development
Published on February 21, 2020
Renting in Nashville: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?121 Hickory Trace Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Nashville are hovering around $1,306. But how does the low-end pricing on a Nashville rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2622 Buena Vista Pike

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $725/month, this 576-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom duplex, located at 2622 Buena Vista Pike, is 44.5% less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Nashville, which is currently estimated at around $1,306/month.

In the unit, the listing promises a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Both cats and dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

510 Gay St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This studio apartment, situated at 510 Gay St. in downtown, is listed for $800/month for its 275 square feet.

The studio has a dishwasher. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, secured entry and a fitness center. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. The listing specifies a $500 nonrefundable cleaning fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

300 Bakertown Road

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 625-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 300 Bakertown Road, listed at $819/month.

The unit includes a dishwasher, a deck and air conditioning. The building offers on-site management, a swimming pool and a resident lounge. Pets are not welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has minimal transit options.

(See the listing here.)

5610 Old Hickory Blvd.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next up is this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 5610 Old Hickory Blvd. and listed for $876/month.

Building amenities include a swimming pool. The apartment includes a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a balcony and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed.

According to Walk Score, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and offers limited transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

121 Hickory Trace Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Last but not least, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 121 Hickory Trace Drive, which, with 673 square feet, is going for $890/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. In the unit, anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are allowed on this property.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the listing here.)


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