Vanderbilt charges a single on-campus housing rate of $7,585 per semester for 2026–27, and Apartment List puts Nashville’s median one-bedroom rent at $1,228 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from Vanderbilt’s Office of Housing and Residential Experience and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. I could not verify rates at other Nashville universities such as Belmont, Tennessee State or Lipscomb. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms.
Vanderbilt housing rate, 2026–27
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing, per semester | $7,585, the same for every hall and room type |
| Two semesters | $15,170 (my doubling) |
The page shows one unified rate regardless of residence hall, room type, location or amenities. It does not give meal plan prices.
Private rental in Nashville
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,228 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,366 a month |
| Overall median | $1,370, down 2.3% in a year |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Nashville
How much does Vanderbilt housing cost?
$7,585 per semester in 2026–27, whichever hall or room type you are assigned.
What is the median rent in Nashville?
$1,228 for a one-bedroom and $1,366 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
Comparing Southern options? See our guides to student accommodation in Atlanta, Lexington and Auburn, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
