True Cost of Renting in Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro is Middle Tennessee's fastest-growing city — a bedroom community for Nashville (35 miles northwest on I-24) that has developed its own employment base around Middle Tennessee State University, healthcare, and logistics. MTSU's 23,000 students anchor the local economy and rental market.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Downtown Murfreesboro / MTSU
- Studio:
- $1,100/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,700/mo
Historic downtown square and MTSU-adjacent corridor; older apartments and newer student-oriented buildings. August synchronized leases for student renters. Nashville Electric Service (or local utility) electric. Street parking generally available.
Medical Center Parkway / Rutherford
- 1 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,900/mo
Healthcare corridor around StoneCrest Medical Center; newer apartment complexes near I-24 access. Car-dependent but excellent Nashville commute via I-24. Large Amazon fulfillment center nearby employs 1,500+.
Blackman / Stewarts Creek
- 1 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,700/mo
Suburban residential area south of Murfreesboro; newest apartment complexes with resort amenities. Top-rated Rutherford County schools. Car-dependent. Longer Nashville commute than northern Murfreesboro but newer construction.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) / TVA
- Water
- Murfreesboro Water Resources
- Internet
- Spectrum, AT&T Internet, Brightspeed
Commute & Transportation
I-24 connects Murfreesboro to Nashville (35 miles, 40–55 min) and Chattanooga (80 miles, 1.25 hrs). The I-840 loop provides suburban beltway access. Express commuter parking lots near I-24 interchanges serve Nashville commuters. MTSU employs 2,000+ staff. StoneCrest Medical Center and the growing logistics cluster near I-24 are major local employers. No rail transit — every commute is by car.
Rental Market Overview
Murfreesboro offers Nashville access at 20–25% lower rents for comparable units — the primary value proposition for Nashville workers priced out of the city. MTE electric rates (TVA-backed) average $100–160/month. MTSU's student demand creates August synchronized leasing in the university zone. Rutherford County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in the US — new apartment supply has kept pace but demand remains strong from Nashville-area workers seeking affordability.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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