Student Housing in Nashville
Nashville's vibrant student housing landscape offers the perfect blend of academic convenience and urban energy. With 36 diverse housing options strategically positioned near Vanderbilt, Belmont, Fisk, and other major institutions, you'll find accommodations tailored to every budget and lifestyle. The city pulses with an authentic college-town atmosphere where students thrive within a tight-knit community of peers from multiple universities. Beyond campus, Nashville's legendary entertainment district beckons with world-class live music venues, trendy rooftop bars, and eclectic restaurants reflecting every cuisine imaginable. Whether you're catching indie bands on Broadway or grabbing late-night tacos in The Gulch, student life here seamlessly blends academics with unforgettable experiences. Getting around is effortless thanks to accessible public transportation, bike-friendly streets, and walkable neighborhoods that connect housing directly to campus and entertainment hubs. The affordability factor sweetens the deal—your student budget stretches further here than in comparable college cities. Living in Nashville means joining a dynamic community where your dorm isn't just a place to sleep between classes; it's your gateway to a legendary music city that celebrates youth, creativity, and exploration.
Housing Overview
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- Nashville, TN
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What to Know About Nashville
Key highlights for students considering Nashville
36 student housing options available near campus
Five major universities in the area including Vanderbilt
Nashville's vibrant music scene and live entertainment venues
Diverse dining options from local to international cuisine
Public transit and walkable neighborhoods for students
Student Life in Nashville
# Student Life in Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is an exciting destination for students, offering the perfect blend of academic opportunity and vibrant culture. With prestigious institutions like Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and Fisk University, the city attracts scholars from around the world while maintaining a welcoming, creative atmosphere. The city's neighborhoods cater perfectly to student life. Areas near campus offer 36 housing options ranging from dormitories to shared apartments, making accommodation accessible and convenient. Many students gravitate toward neighborhoods with easy university access and walkable streets filled with cafes and shops. Employment opportunities abound in Nashville's thriving music and hospitality industries. Part-time positions are readily available at restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues, allowing students to earn while studying. The booming healthcare sector also offers opportunities for students at Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus. Nashville's social scene is legendary. Beyond world-class live music venues on Broadway, students enjoy museums, outdoor activities, and countless bars and restaurants. The city hosts iconic events like the CMA Music Festival and numerous cultural celebrations throughout the year. Cost of living is reasonable compared to many college towns, with affordable dining options and free entertainment readily available. The strong local culture—centered around music, food, and Southern hospitality—creates an enriching environment beyond academics. Whether you're a music enthusiast, aspiring healthcare professional, or technology student at SAE Institute, Nashville welcomes you with open arms and endless possibilities.
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Student Housing in Nashville
Artisan on 18th Apartments
Artisan on 18th Apartments is a 153-unit apartment community built in 2014, located at 819 18th Ave S in Nashville, TN, approximately 0.5 miles from Vanderbilt University. The property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, along with community spaces such as a clubhouse, courtyard, and dog park. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, balcony patios, and cable TV service.
Kenect Nashville
Kenect Nashville is a 420-unit apartment community built in 2019, located 0.5 miles from Vanderbilt University at 800 19th Ave S. The property features amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, a coffee bar, business center, clubhouse, controlled access, and in-unit conveniences such as air conditioning and dishwashers.
Pearl Flats and Pearl Street Apartments
Pearl Flats and Pearl Street Apartments is a 157-unit apartment community located at 1700 Pearl St in Nashville, TN, approximately 1.0 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2021, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, coffee bar, controlled access, air conditioning, balcony patios, and 24/7 maintenance.
Lee Apartments
Lee Apartments is a historic 80-unit apartment community located at 2108 Hayes St in Nashville, built in 1921, just 0.3 miles from Vanderbilt University. The property offers fully-equipped kitchens with dishwashers, hardwood floors, and amenities including 24/7 maintenance, on-site management, laundry facilities, bike storage, and controlled access. Additional features include cable TV service, proximity to campus and public transit, and an elevator for building access.
Infinity Midtown Apartments
Infinity Midtown Apartments is a 105-unit community built in 2015, located 0.4 miles from Vanderbilt University on Elliston Place in Nashville. The property offers in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens with granite countertops, and amenities including a fitness center, hot tub, community lounge, and gated community access. Residents have access to 24-hour fitness facilities, bike storage, and controlled entry.
Twenty & Grand Apartments
Twenty & Grand Apartments is a 99-unit apartment community located at 2000 Grand Ave in Nashville, TN, just 0.3 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 1989, the community offers amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, high-speed internet, a fitness center, rooftop deck, and gated access. Units feature air conditioning, full kitchens, hardwood floors, and crown molding, with pet-friendly options available.
The Morris
The Morris is a 344-unit apartment community located at 818 19th Ave S in Nashville, built in 2017 and situated 0.5 miles from Vanderbilt University. The property offers amenities including 24-hour fitness facilities, a coffee bar, clubhouse, community lounge, business center, and conference room. Units feature air conditioning, balcony patios, ceiling fans, and carpet flooring.
Abberly Foundry Apartment Homes
Abberly Foundry Apartment Homes is a 231-unit apartment community built in 2022, located at 640 21st Ave N in Nashville, approximately 0.9 miles from Vanderbilt University. The property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, a clubhouse, business center, coffee bar, controlled access, and individual unit features such as air conditioning, balconies, and ceiling fans.
Olympus Midtown
Olympus Midtown is a 170-unit apartment community located at 1700 State St in Nashville, TN, approximately 0.8 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2010, the property offers furnished units with full kitchens, granite countertops, and high-speed internet access. Amenities include a fitness center, community lounge, elevator access, air conditioning, and pet-friendly accommodations.
Blackstone & Fairmont Apartments
Blackstone & Fairmont Apartments is a 48-unit apartment community located at 3300 West End Ave in Nashville, TN, approximately 0.9 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 1929, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, full kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, bike storage, and 24/7 maintenance. Units feature balcony patios, ceiling fans, and controlled access entry.
Sentral SoBro
Sentral SoBro is a 299-unit apartment community located at 516 Lea Ave in Nashville, approximately 1.7 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2022, the property offers apartments equipped with full kitchens, dishwashers, air conditioning, and balcony patios. Amenities include a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, conference room, bike storage, and controlled access.
IMT 8 South
IMT 8 South is a 330-unit apartment community located at 2405 8th Ave S in Nashville, approximately 2 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2017, the community offers in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens with granite countertops, and amenities including a fitness center, pool, clubhouse, and courtyard. Units feature air conditioning, heating, balcony patios, and cable TV service.
Eastside Heights Apartments
Eastside Heights Apartments is a 249-unit apartment community built in 2017, located at 120 S 5th St in Nashville, approximately 2.7 miles from Vanderbilt University. The community offers amenities including a fitness center, game room, business center, gated access, 24/7 maintenance, and units equipped with full kitchens, air conditioning, and balcony patios.
Sentral SoBro Apartments
Sentral SoBro Apartments is a 299-unit apartment community built in 2022, located at 516 Lea Ave in Nashville, approximately 1.6 miles from Vanderbilt University. The fully furnished units feature amenities including air conditioning, dishwashers, granite countertops, and hardwood floors, with community offerings such as a fitness center, game room, hot tub, and high-speed internet.
Alcove
Alcove is a 356-unit apartment community located at 900 Church St in Nashville, TN, approximately 1.5 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2023, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance and fitness facilities, along with resident conveniences such as a coffee bar, business center, and controlled access. Units feature air conditioning, balcony patios, dishwashers, and ceiling fans.
Martin Flats
Martin Flats is a 150-unit apartment community located at 465 Humphreys St in Nashville, approximately 1.9 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2021, the community offers fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and amenities including air conditioning, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, bike storage, and a community lounge.
Carillon Apartments
Carillon Apartments is a 308-unit apartment community built in 2016 located at 1001 4th Ave N in Nashville, approximately 2.1 miles from Vanderbilt University. The property offers amenities including a fitness center, business center, clubhouse, full kitchens with dishwashers, and 24/7 maintenance services. Units feature air conditioning, balcony patios, ceiling fans, and double vanities.
Chowning Square Apartments
Chowning Square Apartments is a 85-unit apartment community located at 4141 Woodlawn Dr in Nashville, approximately 2.7 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 1969, the property features fully furnished units with full kitchens, granite countertops, and amenities including a fitness center, gated access, and 24/7 maintenance.
Belmont University Hillside Apartments
Belmont University Hillside Apartments is a 188-unit apartment community located 0.4 miles from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Built in 1998, the community offers fully furnished units with in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, air conditioning, and heating. Amenities include high-speed internet, cable TV, a clubhouse, community lounge, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Capitol Towers
Capitol Towers is a 227-unit apartment community located at 510 Gay St in Nashville, TN, approximately 1.8 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 1959, the property features amenities including a fitness center, 24/7 maintenance, controlled access, elevator service, and in-unit conveniences such as air conditioning, dishwashers, and balcony patios. The building also offers additional services including a convenience store and conference room.
The Still I & II Apartment Homes
The Still I & II Apartment Homes is a 450-unit apartment community located at 6700 Cabot Dr in Nashville, approximately 2.1 miles from Nashville State Community College. Built in 1972, the community offers units with amenities including full kitchens with granite countertops, air conditioning, dishwashers, and hardwood floors, along with community facilities such as a fitness center, laundry facilities, and 24/7 maintenance.
NOVEL Edgehill Apartments
NOVEL Edgehill Apartments is a 270-unit apartment community located at 801 12th Ave S in Nashville, approximately 1.0 mile from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2021, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, balconies, a dog park, bike storage, a clubhouse, and controlled access.
Eleven North Apartments
Eleven North Apartments is a 302-unit apartment community located at 210 11th Ave N in Nashville, TN, approximately 1.3 miles from Vanderbilt University. Built in 2012, the property features a gated community with amenities including air conditioning, full kitchens with granite countertops and dishwashers, balcony patios, a community lounge, game room, bike storage, and a hot tub.
The Union Apartments
The Union Apartments is a 283-unit apartment community located at 5800 Centennial Blvd in Nashville, TN, approximately 1.6 miles from Tennessee State University. Built in 2022, the property offers amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens, fitness center, dog park, hot tub, and 24/7 maintenance with on-site management.
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