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Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN

Setting the standard for academic excellence in the Highland Rim region

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Since opening its doors in 1927, Austin Peay State University has established itself as one of the most important institutions in the region. The outstanding academic opportunities are bolstered by two Centers of Excellence (one for the Creative Arts, another for Field Biology), which bring working professionals to the university to provide firsthand insights on their respective fields to the student body. The Austin Peay campus forms one of the major cornerstones of Downtown Clarksville, and many of the city’s most popular after-hours hangouts are only as few blocks away from the major university buildings. The riverfront dance club Electric Cowboy is a perennial favorite on the weekends, and the eclectic dining scene includes excellent restaurants serving up everything from Cajun to Thai cuisine. The nearby neighborhoods feature many highly affordable rentals, making it easy to find an apartment, condo, or house within walking distance of campus without breaking the bank. Nashville is only 45 minutes away, making it easy to spend a day in the Music City anytime the urges strikes.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Clarksville, TN is $825 for a studio, $1,082 for one bedroom, $1,213 for two bedrooms, and $1,483 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clarksville has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 362 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $825/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 708 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,082/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,013 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,213/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,260 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,483/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Austin Peay State University

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Rossview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,188 Students

Sango Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

895 Students

Northeast Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

722 Students

East Montgomery Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

715 Students

Spanish Immersion @ Barksdale

Public

Grades K-5

274 Students

Kirkwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,163 Students

Richview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,174 Students

Rossview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,076 Students

West Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,165 Students

New Providence Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,012 Students

Rossview High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,529 Students

Clarksville High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,530 Students

Kirkwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,293 Students

West Creek High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,755 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McGregor Park & Cumberland Riverwalk
  • Liberty Park
  • Dunbar Cave State Park

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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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.