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Murfreesboro, TN sits at the geographic center of the state, about 35 miles southeast of Nashville, and it's grown fast around Middle Tennessee State University, one of Tennessee's largest. MTSU's recording-industry, aerospace, and education programs pull a big student crowd, and campus life spills into the blocks along Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Greenland Drive. The Historic Murfreesboro District downtown circles the courthouse square with festivals and a farmers market. Outdoor space is easy here: the Stones River Greenway threads the city, Barfield Crescent park gives you trails, and the Stones River National Battlefield brings Civil War history to the edge of town. It's a manageable city with a clear college pulse.
The prime walk-to-class corridor, lined with student complexes and houses right against MTSU.
The blocks north of campus put you close to class with a quick bike ride and a mix of rentals.
Downtown around the square, walkable and full of character for students who want local charm over a campus-party feel.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Murfreesboro.
MTSU runs a free Raider Xpress shuttle linking apartment clusters and outer lots to the academic core, and the city's Rover bus system offers low-cost routes around town. Between the two, students can reach campus and run errands without a car. The shuttle covers the gap from student complexes to class. Check Rover routes if you need to get around the wider city.
The blocks right around campus, especially along Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Greenland Drive, are walkable and bikeable, with dedicated bike lanes feeding into campus. Biking is easy on the flat terrain and the Stones River Greenway. The greenway threads the city with a car-free route for longer rides. If you live close, you can leave the car parked on class days.
Most MTSU students keep a car, since Murfreesboro spreads out and errands often mean a short drive. For Nashville trips, big grocery runs, or late nights you'll want a vehicle or a roommate with one. A car covers what the shuttle and bike lanes can't reach. Keep campus parking in mind if you bring one.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
MTSU housing is reasonable by Tennessee standards. Rooms in shared student complexes and houses often start around $500 a month per person, with two-bedroom apartments commonly running $900 to $1,300 total. Per-bed leases at the bigger complexes near Middle Tennessee Boulevard are the easiest way to keep your share predictable.
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