Hendersonville

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Hendersonville, TN

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Located 18 miles northeast of Nashville along Old Hickory Lake, Hendersonville embraces its identity as "The City by the Lake." The community combines waterfront living with suburban convenience, offering apartments and residential communities throughout the area. Current rental data shows one-bedroom units averaging $1,357 per month and two-bedroom homes at $1,618. The Indian Lake Village area has emerged as a community center, featuring shopping and dining destinations.

The city's heritage begins in 1784 with Daniel Smith's settlement and construction of Rock Castle, which remains a preserved historic site today. Hendersonville's connection to music history includes former residents like Taylor Swift and Johnny Cash. Old Hickory Lake serves as a centerpiece for outdoor recreation, with opportunities for boating and fishing. The Sumner County School District serves the area, and the Hendersonville Arts Council, based in the historic Monthaven Mansion, hosts art exhibitions and cultural programs throughout the year.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Hendersonville, TN is $1,024 for a studio, $1,321 for one bedroom, $1,573 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hendersonville has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,321/month
743 Sq Ft
House
$2,523/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,161/month
1,729 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jack Anderson Elementary STEM School

Public

Grades PK-5

830 Students

Dr. William Burrus Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

741 Students

Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Public

Grades K-12

668 Students

Indian Lake Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

501 Students

Beech Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

T. W. Hunter Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

551 Students

Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Public

Grades K-12

668 Students

Robert E Ellis Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

607 Students

Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek

Public

Grades 6-8

597 Students

V G Hawkins Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

434 Students

Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Public

Grades K-12

668 Students

Hendersonville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,537 Students

Beech Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,475 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.