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The 5 Best Overall Student Apartments Near MTSU (September 2026)

Middle Tennessee State University·Murfreesboro, TN·Updated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed September 1, 2026

5 properties reviewed
25+ reviews analyzed
updated September 2026
independent·no pay-to-rank
the short answer

Crossings at Greenland leads our September 2026 ranking of the 5 Best Overall student apartments near MTSU with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by College Place Apartments and Nottingham Apartments. Across the 5 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Middle Tennessee State University for every option.

  • winnerCrossings at Greenland
  • FMP Score range3.2–5.0 / 5
  • avg walk0 min to campus
  • rent range$700–$2030 /person
the ranking

The 5 Best Overall Student Apartments Near MTSU

Sorted by FMP Score from verified MTSU reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current MTSU reviews only.

  1. Crossings at Greenland
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Crossings at Greenland stands out as the top overall choice near MTSU because of the exceptional care and responsiveness that defines the resident experience. Students consistently praise the office staff, particularly Melissa Stovall, for her genuine kindness, quick problem-solving, and the way she greets residents with warmth every single day. The community also delivers on practical perks like a solid weight room and maintenance that actually gets things done without unnecessary delays. As one resident put it, "when I need help with anything or if I ask a question Melissa Stovall gives me wonderful advice or helps me get the answer that im looking for." It's the people that make this place feel like home.

    $1573/person/mo
  2. 4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: College Place Apartments earns its rank through a combination of stellar staff organization and genuinely responsive management that students value. The team here prioritizes communication and actually follows through, making the whole leasing and living process feel smooth and professional. Staff members go out of their way to help, and the office responds to messages at a speed that's honestly rare in student housing. As one resident noted, "The people in charge are really organized and respond to messages very quickly," which sets the tone for a stress-free experience.

    $700/person/mo
  3. Nottingham Apartments
    4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Nottingham Apartments has earned loyalty from residents who've stayed for years because the community combines excellent grounds maintenance with a genuinely invested staff team. Students praise the front desk crew, particularly Donna and Crystal, for being professional and friendly, while maintenance lead John consistently completes repairs within 24 hours and goes above and beyond. The grounds are kept immaculate with weekly landscaping and regular pest control, creating a space that feels well-cared-for. As one long-time resident shared, "Ms. Donna, Ms. Crystal, and John are almost like a second family to me and my kiddos," which speaks to the real relationships built here.

    $1336/person/mo
  4. Albion at Murfreesboro
    3.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Albion at Murfreesboro has moments of genuine warmth in its staff interactions, particularly with employees like Kira who bring a helpful, confident energy to the leasing process. However, the property's overall ranking reflects inconsistency in maintenance responsiveness and facility upkeep that undercuts the friendly first impression. While some residents experience smooth moves and kind service, others have dealt with extended repair delays on essential appliances and maintenance concerns that linger unresolved. The community has potential, but reliability across all departments remains a work in progress.

    $1330/person/mo
  5. The Brownstone Apartments
    3.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Brownstone Apartments ranks as a top overall choice near MTSU, offering students a convenient location and solid foundational amenities. However, residents consistently flag serious concerns about management transparency and billing practices that undermine the living experience. Multiple students report broken promises around facility maintenance and questionable charges that don't align with lease terms. As one frustrated resident put it, "This place is completely garbage and you're better off going across the street." If you're considering this property, dig deep into the lease fine print and management's track record before committing.

    $900/person/mo

The Full Ranking, One Table

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The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1Crossings at Greenland5.0/55$1573/mo
2College Place Apartments4.2/55$700/mo
3Nottingham Apartments4.2/55$1336/mo
4Albion at Murfreesboro3.6/55$1330/mo
5The Brownstone Apartments3.2/55$900/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to MTSU campus. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

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Who Makes the List

Every property near MTSU can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near MTSU

We ran every verified overall review for MTSU-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

responsive helpful staff
60%
pool problems neglected
15%
maintenance issues unresolved
10%

Based on AI analysis of verified MTSU overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete MTSU review data →

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near MTSU?

Crossings at Greenland leads our September 2026 ranking of the 5 Best Overall student apartments near MTSU with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by College Place Apartments and Nottingham Apartments.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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