Think outside the box, and you just might score your dream apartment! But if you’re wanting a fantastic apartment close to Vanderbilt or the Gulch, get ready for a tough search.
Like the for-sale housing market, the rental market is booming in Nashville. The struggle to score an apartment is real. So real, in fact, that the number of apartments in Nashville has been steadily increasing in the past year — a trend that is expected to continue. But even though new apartment complexes are rising everywhere you look, they’re not finishing fast enough to meet demand!
For now, snagging that cute studio apartment with views of Centennial Park or downtown might be a teeny bit difficult because, well, supply versus demand. Demand is high; supply is low. With that in mind, here’s how to score an apartment in Nashville’s hot rental markets.
Look for Apartments Near Universities
Vanderbilt-adjacent apartments like those on West End get snapped up pretty fast. Luckily, Nashville is surrounded by colleges and universities — hello, Vanderbilt and Belmont — and that’s where your search should start.
Search in proximity to areas near college campuses. Rental properties in these areas tend to have faster turnover rates than other neighborhoods. Plus, these rentals tend to be not only decently priced but also located in fun, vibrant college neighborhoods with major transportation nearby.
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