Murfreesboro

Shops in historic Downtown Murfreesboro
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro
Cannon at Stone River National Cemetery

Murfreesboro, TN Area Guide

A Tennessee treasure that’s the talk of the town

Growing Historic University Artistic Culture

Welcome to Murfreesboro, a growing city that combines historic charm with modern living. Located in the heart of Tennessee, this thriving community sits just 34 miles southeast of Nashville. Home to Middle Tennessee State University's campus of over 20,000 students, the city offers diverse rental options from contemporary apartment communities to historic properties. The rental market remains steady, with current average rents around $1,300 for one-bedroom units.

Murfreesboro's historic downtown square features the antebellum courthouse, anchoring the city's heritage district. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Stones River Greenway system's 12 miles of paved trails and Barfield Crescent Park's 430 acres of recreational space. Cultural attractions include the Center for the Arts and the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, featuring 20 acres of protected wetlands. Notable areas include the historic downtown district, the Gateway area, and neighborhoods near the university. The Stones River National Battlefield preserves the area's Civil War history, while The Avenue Murfreesboro serves as the city's premier shopping destination.

Explore the City

Shops in historic Downtown Murfreesboro

Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro

Cannon at Stone River National Cemetery

The top-rated Milano II restaurant is a popular destination

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,096 for a studio, $1,292 for one bedroom, $1,524 for two bedrooms, and $1,872 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murfreesboro has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,292/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$2,205/month
1,809 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,605/month
1,113 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,924/month
1,463 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Murfreesboro, TN is 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Murfreesboro is 14.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,096 - $1,872. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 11.9% less for utilities, and 12.9% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

45 / 100

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

Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Buchanan Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Walter Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Homer Pittard Campus School

Public

Grades K-5

Central Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

Siegel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Oakland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Blackman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Central Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

Blackman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Oakland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Siegel High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stones River National Battlefield
  • Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area
  • Discovery Center
  • Oaklands Historic House Museum

Airports

  • Nashville International

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Living in Murfreesboro

Transportation

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The Nashville International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Murfreesboro. There is also regional service provided at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport. There is plenty of highway access into and out of the city from every part of it, so no one has to drive to far to get to their entrance or exit ramp in Murfreesboro. Commercial rail service is available in the city, but there is no passenger rail.

The city has nine public busses that serve as the main means of public transportation in town, and has been in place since 2007. Each bus holds 16 passengers, which includes two wheelchair spaces. The busses operate weekdays from dusk to dawn, with extremely reasonable fares, and travel all over the downtown area.

Shopping

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Murfreesboro has two malls within its borders. The Stones River Mall is a basic enclosed mall with big-name anchor stores like Dillard's, Forever 21, Books-A-Million, and Aeropostale. There are also chain restaurants there, like T.G.I. Friday's and Olive Garden.

The other mall is Avenue Murfreesboro. This is an outdoor mall, with higher-end boutique stores and fancier restaurants than the indoor mall. This mall attracts higher income shoppers who want a more distinct and special shopping experience.

There are many interesting independently owned stores in the downtown area. Unique restaurants that you can only find in Murfreesboro are located here, too. It's a wonderful place to go to shop local and support area merchants, while finding unique and interesting merchandise that you won't find in the malls.

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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.