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Smyrna, TN

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Nashville suburb with something for everyone

Suburban Commuter Family-Friendly Nature

Located about 20 minutes from Nashville, Smyrna is a fast-growing suburb with access to all the amenities of city life. Home to several historic sites, Smyrna contains numerous new developments in addition to many parks with ample opportunities to engage in outdoor activities.

There truly is something for everyone in Smyrna. History buffs delight in touring the Sam Davis House and the Stones River National Battlefield, both serving as in-town testaments to the Civil War era. Shoppers savor exceptional retail experiences at Smyrna Square Shopping Center and the Country Village Shopping Center.

Outdoor enthusiasts relish the expansive recreational space available at Smyrna Recreation Park, Jefferson Springs Recreation Area, and Gregory Mill Dam Park. Local, family-friendly celebrations include town favorites like Heritage Days and Tennessee Heritage BBQ Festival.

Smyrna residents enjoy easy access to Route 41 as well as Interstates 24 and 840. Situated in nearby Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is within a 20-minute drive from Smyrna, making the area a top choice among students, faculty, and staff alike. Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport is in town and Nashville International Airport is nearby, making travel plans easy to execute.

Explore the City

Percy Priest Lake is a popular spot for relaxing, whether on a boat or on the beach.

Residents turn out in droves for the local Smyrna Depot Farmers Market.

There are lots of local businesses all over Smyrna.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Smyrna, TN is $891 for a studio, $1,350 for one bedroom, $1,572 for two bedrooms, and $1,892 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smyrna has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,350/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$2,301/month
1,859 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Smyrna, TN is 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Smyrna is 13.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $891 - $1,895. You can expect to pay 0.0% less for groceries, 12.0% less for utilities, and 12.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

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

Stewarts Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

1,256 Students

Stewartsboro Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

718 Students

Thurman Francis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

657 Students

Smyrna Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

711 Students

Cedar Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

813 Students

Stewarts Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

991 Students

Thurman Francis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

657 Students

Rock Springs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,066 Students

Smyrna Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

868 Students

Stewarts Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,391 Students

Smyrna High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,200 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 September 2025.