Lebanon

The West End Heights neighborhood is located inside Lebanon Tennessee.
Residents Hang Outside of the Town Square Social in the Historic Square in Downtown Lebanon
You can spend the day fishing on the Percy Priest Lake in Wilson Central.
Wilson Central is comprised of multiple new subdivisions.
Wilson Central is also known for it's large custom homes.

Lebanon, TN Area Guide

Located 25 miles east of Nashville, Lebanon combines historic charm with contemporary living. The city, nicknamed "Cedar City," has grown to more than 38,000 residents and offers housing options throughout its established and developing neighborhoods. The rental market currently shows average rates of $1,358 for one-bedroom units, with studios available at $999 and three-bedroom homes at $1,916.

Lebanon's historic town square, centered around the General Robert H. Hatton statue, showcases local shops and restaurants in preserved buildings. Cumberland University's campus adds to the city's character, while Cedars of Lebanon State Park provides opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring natural limestone glades. Sports enthusiasts can catch races at the Nashville Superspeedway, just minutes away.

Transportation options include Interstate 40 access and the Music City Star commuter rail service to Nashville. The city serves as headquarters for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, established here in 1969. Each summer, the Tennessee State Fair at the Wilson County Fairgrounds brings traditional festivities and entertainment to the area.

Explore the City

You can spend the day fishing on the Percy Priest Lake in Wilson Central.

Wilson Central is comprised of multiple new subdivisions.

Wilson Central is also known for it's large custom homes.

In the center of downtown Lebanon stands a statue of General Hatton.

Lebanon residents can drive 25 miles for a night out on the town in downtown Nashville.

You can enjoy time with your dog at the Lebanon Dog Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lebanon, TN is $1,172 for a studio, $1,367 for one bedroom, $1,517 for two bedrooms, and $1,913 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lebanon has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,367/month
806 Sq Ft
House
$2,210/month
1,811 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,073/month
1,625 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lebanon, TN

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lebanon, TN is for everyday living.

Not walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Not bikeable

Bikeability

10 / 100

Schools

Coles Ferry Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Tuckers Cross Roads

Public

Grades K-8

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

Carroll Oakland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

Castle Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Tuckers Cross Roads

Public

Grades K-8

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

Carroll Oakland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

Wilson Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Lebanon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area
  • Don Fox Community Park
  • Cedars of Lebanon State Forest
  • Charlie Daniels Park

Airports

  • Nashville International

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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 February 2026.