Apartment Search (Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville: apartment complex, rental, loft)

[pawillia]

Hello Everyone:

I will be relocating to the Nashville area in May/ June of 08. I am currently looking into different apartment complexes that I can look at when I come down to visit in December. I don't really have any specifics-- I pretty much am interested in living in a safe area with rent lower than 850 per month). Does anyone have any suggestions based on experience or word of mouth? I would greatly appreciate everyone's help on this!

[alleycat]

I don't really keep up with apartments anymore; I do know there's a bunch of them out in Bellevue and most of them seem fairly nice. I have no idea what the rental rates are.

[ariesjow]

I will also be moving from the Detroit metro (Ann Arbor) to Nashville. I've been up here for four years but I'm originally from Nashville and will be moving back in ten short days.

For $850, you should be able to get a really nice one-bedroom in most of the areas in and around Nashville or a decent two-bedroom in a number of areas as well. It really depends on what type of setting and neighborhood you prefer. Are you specifically looking for apartment complexes or would a loft or apartment in a house work for you as well?

As alleycat suggested, Bellevue would be one great option. That's a nice part of town that's also very scenic. The Hermitage/Donelson area seems to be a pretty good part of town for quality apartment complexes as well as the areas around the intersection of Edmondson Pike and Old Hickory Blvd. There are literally tons and tons of apartment communities in the Antioch area within your price range but crime in that area has apparently gone down hill considerably since I left Nashville so I'd research a complex before signing a lease. Same thing with the Madison area. Apartmentratings.com seems to be a good resource for getting an idea of what's going on behind-the-scenes at many of the complexes.

Nashville also has some great suburban towns that may be to your liking like Brentwood, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Hendersonville, and Murfreesboro. Those all might be good options for you don't mind a heavy traffic from some directions. I'd also suggest to you to try aptselector.com as well. They could help set you up with an apartment that fits your needs.

[pawillia]

Thanks for all of your help ariesjow. Were you down in Ann Arbor for school? I am pretty excited about my move. I can't wait to be in a new area to experience new things and people. As far as the housing situation goes, I would more than likely prefer to move into an apartment complex (on a lower level) my boyfriend has a son and I'm not sure if the loft idea will work out. Also, seeing that this is my initial move and I have never lived in the Tennessee area before and will be starting my career, I prefer not to rush into buying a home. I may wait for about a year or two.

I have looked into various different areas in the Nashville vacinity, I am most impressed with Hermitage and Bellevue. Both Antioch and Madison has been written off due to all of the bad reviews that I've recieved about the area. I just want to be able to find something that is affordable but still nice. In a quiet area, surrounded by or not to far from (20 min at least) entertainment venues, restaurants, grocery stores, and other retail areas. It all depends on what type of job I get as to what I will be able to afford with the assistance of my boyfriend who will be moving with me in the Fall.

Thanks for the advice on the different apartment links. The apartment ratings site, is one that I actually use quite frequently and is at times a pretty helpful tool. Sometimes. it can be confusing, as is with many other ratings sites due to the same amount of complaints given as there are approvals. The Apt Selector site was an awesome resource, thanks a lot. I was actually looking for a free apt search tool and I am glad that you helped me out with that

[galileo72]

Originally Posted by pawillia

Hello Everyone:

I will be relocating to the Nashville area in May/ June of 08. I am currently looking into different apartment complexes that I can look at when I come down to visit in December. I don't really have any specifics-- I pretty much am interested in living in a safe area with rent lower than 850 per month). Does anyone have any suggestions based on experience or word of mouth? I would greatly appreciate everyone's help on this!

I moved down here in June of 06 from Sterling Heights and I have to warn you to be surprised at a lot of the differences in the south from the North. Some are a lot of fun, but others I will not get used to. As far as the apartment situation, DO NOT move into Antioch. I moved there because of the affordability and convenience and have been sorry almost from the first day. Just before Christmas there was a body found behind my apartment.

[pawillia]

Originally Posted by galileo72

I moved down here in June of 06 from Sterling Heights and I have to warn you to be surprised at a lot of the differences in the south from the North. Some are a lot of fun, but others I will not get used to. As far as the apartment situation, DO NOT move into Antioch. I moved there because of the affordability and convenience and have been sorry almost from the first day. Just before Christmas there was a body found behind my apartment.

Wow...I'm sorry to hear that! What apartment complex if you don't mind me asking?? Have you moved to another area yet? I had been fair warned about Antioch...my boyfriend has a good friend that lives there and wanted to test it out but I guess after this news...that's a NO go...

As far as the differences go between the North and the South, I am trying to prep myself for it as much as possible. What things in particular do you dislike or feel that you will not get used to?