Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN

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Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro, TN

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Middle Tennessee State University, opened in 1911, is top-ranking and fast-growing. The university contains a wide variety of nationally recognized academic degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. It is renowned for its programs in Music, the Recording Industry, and Aerospace. MTSU has partnered with the Army, Marine Corps,and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Blue Raiders athletic teams are a big part of True Blue pride, competing in the NCAA Division I Conference USA.

Plenty of apartments and single-family homes are available for rent in close proximity to MTSU. Convenience to Shelbyville Highway and I-24 make commuting to and from MTSU simple.

More than 200 student clubs and organizations ensure there is always something going on at MTSU. Several parks and historic attractions are near campus in addition to the shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in the fast-growing city of Murfreesboro.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,072 for a studio, $1,272 for one bedroom, $1,513 for two bedrooms, and $1,842 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murfreesboro has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,072/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 731 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,272/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,070 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,513/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,313 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,842/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Overall Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

964 Students

8
out of 10

Erma Siegel Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

847 Students

7
out of 10

Brown's Chapel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

842 Students

7
out of 10

The Discovery School @ Bellwood

Public

Grades PK-6

389 Students

7
out of 10

Homer Pittard Campus School

Public

Grades K-5

242 Students

7
out of 10

Central Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,210 Students

9
out of 10

Blackman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,625 Students

7
out of 10

Siegel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,185 Students

7
out of 10

Oakland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,103 Students

6
out of 10

Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

759 Students

6
out of 10

Central Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,210 Students

9
out of 10

Blackman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,194 Students

8
out of 10

Oakland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,980 Students

7
out of 10

Siegel High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,861 Students

7
out of 10

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,043 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oaklands Historic House Museum
  • Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area
  • Discovery Center
  • Stones River National Battlefield

Airports

  • Nashville International

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