Houses & Apartments Near Tennessee State University

When To Start Searching For Nashville Apartments & Houses

For any Tennessee State students looking for off-campus housing in Nashville, you’re in luck! Students at TSU are blessed with a year-round leasing cycle. Like most traditional city markets, apartments and houses lease all year long with tons of options throughout the year. 

Unlike many other campuses nationwide, some of which see students signing leases a year in advance from their move-in date, students at Tennessee State have plenty of time to search, meaning less stress and scrambling to find a place. We suggest starting in the Spring semester so that you can secure something for the summer or upcoming Fall semester! 

Rent In Nashville, TN

Nashville is a large city that just keeps on growing! Housing is in high demand and tends to run a bit steeper, compared to other college campuses across the nation. If you opt to live alone you’re going to have to fork over some more cash monthly but having a job can help you with costs. Deciding to live with a roommate or two will save you a few hundred bucks on rent, putting more money in your pocket for fun activities. We suggest taking some time to look into all of your options, so start early and get a head start on your competition! 

Here’s a breakdown of Nashville apartments and houses average rents per person, per bedroom:

How much do studio apartments near Tennessee State University cost?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Nashville, TN is $1,413.

How much do 1 bedroom apartments near Tennessee State University cost?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN is $1,528.

How much do 2 bedroom apartments near Tennessee State University cost?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN is $1,224.

How much do 3 bedroom apartments near Tennessee State University cost?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN is $1,074.

Things To Do in Nashville, TN 

On-campus, Tennessee State students have the opportunity to join hundreds of different clubs. From checkers to rugby to dance groups, and much more,  every student can find something that interests them. Consider rushing a sorority or fraternity. If you’re into sports, Tennessee State has a wide variety of teams you can join. If you aren’t meant for the big leagues, and you’d rather watch than participate, grab your blue and white Tiger’s gear and head off to cheer on your favorite team! 

A major perk of attending Tennessee State is going to school in Nashville! There are endless activities and places to explore right at your fingertips. Nashville is a big city with plenty of cultural and historic places for students to visit. Make sure to take advantage of the many historical sites, museums, and beautiful public parks.  Let’s not forget about the awesome music scene, restaurants, and bars! Catch a performance at the Ryman Auditorium, the most famous music venue in Nashville, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, check out the Grand Ole Opry because it’s the quintessential Nashville experience and make sure to eat and drink your way down Broadway Street. 

Highlights include:

• Joining a Tennessee State on campus club
• Seeing at performance at the Ryman Auditorium
• Eating and drinking on Broadway
• Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame

Restaurants & Bars Near Tennessee State

To take a break and unwind from classes, students at Tennessee State like to meet up for some food and drinks. With so many restaurants for students to grab some food and bars to party (to forget about that test), it’s hard to decide what places you and your friends are going to want to hit up. Luckily for you, we found a lineup of places students like to go so be sure to check em’ out!

Best Restaurants: 

• Lockeland Table
• Arnold’s Country Kitchen
• The Stillery
• Husk
• Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint             

Best Bars:

• Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
• Skull’s Rainbow Room
• Honky Tonk Central
• Wildhorse Saloon
• The Patterson House

Outdoor/Recreation at Tennessee State

Looking to get involved in campus recreational indoor and outdoor activities? The Ralph H. Boston Wellness Center is a great place to start! Here,  students will have access to a large fitness facility where they can participate in individual or group workouts, multiple playing fields and courts, a swimming pool, and more! 

Head off-campus and visit the nearby and famous Centennial Park. A perfect place to spend an afternoon with friends in the grass, toss a football, or read a book. Within the park is the Tennessee State Museum to visit and the Nashville Farmers Market to shop and browse.