Lebanon

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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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Lebanon, TN is $975 for a studio, $1,352 for one bedroom, $1,492 for two bedrooms, and $1,919 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lebanon has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,352/month
804 Sq Ft
House
$2,337/month
2,069 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,491/month
2,065 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,930/month
1,544 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lebanon, TN

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

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

Coles Ferry Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

563 Students

Tuckers Cross Roads

Public

Grades K-8

381 Students

Carroll Oakland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

744 Students

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

691 Students

Castle Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

626 Students

Tuckers Cross Roads

Public

Grades K-8

381 Students

Carroll Oakland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

744 Students

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

691 Students

Walter J. Baird Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

656 Students

Winfree Bryant Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

597 Students

Lebanon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,844 Students

Wilson Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,582 Students

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

Public

Grades 4-12

129 Students

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 November 2025.