8 Apartments Near Vanderbilt University, Ranked by Distance to Campus

The closest apartments near Vanderbilt University are The Lee Apartments on Hayes Street, 0.3 miles from campus with one-bedrooms from $1,399/mo, and The Broadview at Vanderbilt on 20th Avenue South, 0.4 miles out with private rooms from $1,405. All eight buildings below sit within 0.7 miles of campus by Find My Place's commute widget. Almost every one prices the whole apartment, not the bed, so a Nashville "$1,500" usually means $1,500 for you alone.

Prices are live listed base rent as of September 2026. None of these eight buildings have posted their monthly fees on FMP yet, so your real total will run higher.

Key Takeaways

• The Lee Apartments (2108 Hayes St) is the closest at 0.3 miles, and also the cheapest one-bedroom on the list at $1,399.
• Want a room instead of an apartment? The Broadview is the only building here that rents private rooms, from $1,405.
• $1,300 for a two-bed, two-bath at 1706 18th Avenue, 0.4 miles out. Ask exactly what that number covers.
• Everything else is whole-unit pricing, and one-bedrooms mostly land between $1,475 and $2,200.
• WeGo buses are free for Vanderbilt students through MoveVU, which makes the 0.6-to-0.7-mile buildings easier than they sound.
• Undergrads: check your off-campus authorization before you tour anything.

These eight are the tightest ring around campus. For the full inventory of off-campus housing near Vanderbilt, FMP lists 27 properties, and our guide to Nashville neighborhoods for Vanderbilt students covers the areas farther out.

1. The Lee Apartments (2108 Hayes St): closest to campus, and the cheapest one-bedroom

The Lee wins on both distance and entry price. FMP's widget puts it 0.3 miles from Vanderbilt, on Hayes Street just north of West End. One-bedrooms list from $1,399 to $1,529/mo, and a two-bed, one-bath lists at $1,799.

That two-bedroom is the quiet bargain. Split it and you're near $900 each, which is about as low as whole-unit rent gets this close to campus. The catch is the unknowns. No fees are posted, so tour the actual unit and ask how laundry and parking work (and what they cost).

Best for: grad students who want the shortest walk without paying new-construction prices.

2. The Broadview at Vanderbilt (120 20th Ave S): the only per-room option

The Broadview is the pick if you want to rent a room, not a whole apartment. It sits 0.4 miles from campus on 20th Avenue South, near the Midtown edge. Private rooms list from $1,405 to $2,354/mo, which is unusual in a market that almost never prices by the bedroom.

Whole apartments are here too. One-bedrooms run $1,565 to $2,180, and two-bedrooms run $2,964 to $3,556. Some floor plans come furnished or with a Murphy bed (handy if the "one-bedroom" is really more like a big studio).

Best for: first-time renters who'd rather rent a single room than split an apartment.

3. 1706 18th Avenue: $1,300 for a two-bedroom in Edgehill

This is the cheapest listed number on the whole list. 1706 18th Avenue South is a single two-bed, two-bath floor plan at $1,300/mo, 0.4 miles from Vanderbilt by FMP's widget.

Here's the problem. The listing is labeled both "Per Bedroom" and "Whole Unit," and there's only one floor plan, so the price curve can't settle it. $1,300 for the whole two-bedroom would be a steal near campus. $1,300 per bedroom would be ordinary. Get the answer in writing before you get excited.

Best for: two roommates who move fast and ask the right question first.

4. Local Nashville (1904 Hayes St): the premium pick, 0.5 miles out

Local is the pricier option on Hayes Street. One-bedroom and studio plans list from $1,849 to $2,764/mo, and two-bedrooms from $2,899 to $3,445. It's 0.5 miles from Vanderbilt.

Rent climbs cleanly with bedroom count, so these are whole-unit prices. A two-bedroom split two ways starts around $1,450 each. That's more than The Lee two blocks away, and you're paying for the building, not the location.

Best for: students who want amenities and are fine paying for them.

5. Village 21 (1620 21st Ave S): Hillsboro Village, a short walk south

Village 21 puts you in Hillsboro Village, 0.6 miles from campus. One-bedrooms list from $1,779 to $2,219/mo, and a two-bed, two-bath lists at $3,014.

You're paying for the neighborhood. Hillsboro Village is the pocket around 21st Avenue South and Belcourt Avenue, home to the Belcourt Theatre and a string of coffee shops and restaurants, and living on it means you'll walk to most things, campus included. Split the two-bedroom and it's about $1,507 each.

Best for: anyone who cares more about what's outside the front door than the size of the kitchen.

6. Kenect Nashville (800 19th Ave S): furnished one-bedrooms from $1,475

Kenect is the easy pick for a one-person lease. It's at 19th Avenue South, 0.6 miles from Vanderbilt, and every listed plan is a one-bedroom from $1,475 to $1,699/mo. Fully furnished options are part of that range.

Furnished matters more than it sounds for Vanderbilt grad students. If you're here for a two-year master's and moving on, not buying a couch is real money. Just ask what the furnished premium is before you assume it's worth it.

Best for: grad and professional students on a two-year clock.

7. Signature Music Row (1005 16th Ave S): three-bedrooms for a group

Signature Music Row is the best bet here for a group of three. Three-bedroom plans list from $3,746 to $4,005/mo, 0.6 miles from campus, which works out to about $1,249 to $1,335 each.

One-bedrooms are also listed at $1,564 unfurnished and $1,599 furnished. The building is on 16th Avenue South in the Music Row blocks, so you'll share the street with recording studios. Charming, mostly.

Best for: three friends who want one lease and a per-person number under $1,350.

8. 2100 Acklen Flats (2104 Acklen Ave): the Belmont-Hillsboro edge

2100 Acklen Flats is the farthest on this list, and it's still only 0.7 miles from Vanderbilt. One-bedrooms list from $1,499 to $2,214/mo, and two-bedrooms from $2,499 to $2,949.

The low end of that two-bedroom range is the number to notice. At $2,499 split two ways, you're near $1,250 each in a residential pocket off 21st Avenue. That's cheaper per person than Village 21, a few blocks away.

Best for: two roommates who want a quieter street and don't mind a 15-minute walk.

Why distance matters less at Vanderbilt than you'd think

Vanderbilt students ride WeGo buses for free. The university's MoveVU program covers all full- and part-time students on local and regional routes. You register a QuickTicket app and scan it when you board, with Routes 3, 7, 75 and 77 all serving campus.

So the gap between 0.3 miles and 0.7 miles is a couple of minutes on a bus you're not paying for. That's why price and floor plan should drive the decision more than distance. What should really slow you down is the residential requirement: most Vanderbilt undergrads need written authorization to live off campus, and a signed lease won't get it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apartments Near Vanderbilt University

What's the cheapest apartment near Vanderbilt?

The Lee Apartments, with one-bedrooms from $1,399/mo, 0.3 miles from campus. 1706 18th Avenue lists lower at $1,300, but its listing doesn't make clear whether that covers the whole two-bedroom or one bed. Confirm it before you compare.

Are Nashville apartment prices per person or per unit?

Per unit, almost always. Every building on this list except The Broadview (and the unclear 1706 18th Avenue) prices the whole apartment, and you can see it in the rent climbing with each added bedroom. FMP's Vanderbilt page puts private rooms in shared apartments at roughly $900 to $1,300 per person and whole one-bedrooms near $1,500 to $2,200.

Can Vanderbilt undergrads live in these apartments?

Only with authorization. Vanderbilt requires unmarried undergraduates to live on campus unless the university approves an exception, which is why this market leans heavily toward grad and professional students. Sort out your status first, then sign.

When do apartments near Vanderbilt fill up?

January through March is the main preleasing window for the following fall, according to FMP's Vanderbilt page. The small pool of buildings this close to campus goes first. If you're a grad student starting next August, start touring in winter.