Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

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Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN

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Vandy Commodores celebrate the collaborative spirit

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Founded in the spirit of connecting and strengthening all parts of the United States in 1873, Vanderbilt University favors collaboration over competition, encouraging students to study across disciplines and bring them together to address problems from new perspectives. Vanderbilt, affectionately referred to as Vandy, is a top-rated private research institution offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in addition to Commodores sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference.

There are plenty of apartments available for rent in the neighborhoods surrounding Vanderbilt, including Sylvan Park, 12 South, and Hillsboro West End.

More than 500 student organizations and close proximity to Downtown Nashville restaurants, concerts, and attractions as well as hiking trails and the Cumberland River guarantee there’s always something to do around Vandy.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Nashville, TN is $1,548 for a studio, $1,657 for one bedroom, $1,988 for two bedrooms, and $2,281 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nashville has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 505 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,548/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 711 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,657/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,064 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,988/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,359 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,281/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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

Meigs Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 5-8

695 Students

9
out of 10

Harpeth Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

607 Students

8
out of 10

Percy Priest Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

451 Students

8
out of 10

Julia Green Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

432 Students

8
out of 10

Glendale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

407 Students

8
out of 10

Martin Luther King Junior Magnet- Pearl High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,211 Students

10
out of 10

Meigs Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 5-8

695 Students

9
out of 10

Head Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

521 Students

7
out of 10

John T. Moore Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

528 Students

6
out of 10

Rose Park Math/ Science Middle Magnet

Public

Grades 5-8

385 Students

6
out of 10

Martin Luther King Junior Magnet- Pearl High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,211 Students

10
out of 10

Hume - Fogg High Academic Magnet

Public

Grades 9-12

898 Students

10
out of 10

Nashville School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

622 Students

6
out of 10

John Overton Comp High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,016 Students

4
out of 10

Hillsboro High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,227 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Centennial Park
  • The Parthenon
  • Rose Park
  • Adventure Science Center
  • Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Airports

  • Nashville International

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