Come Home to Our The Nations Apartment Community

Located on Centennial Boulevard and minutes away from Downtown Nashville, our Nations apartment community connects you to the best local restaurants, shops, breweries, and entertainment venues in town. Designer features like granite countertops and private patios or balconies will make you proud to call any of our studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Nashville, TN near TSU home.

Convenience to major employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center makes your daily commute a breeze. And when you’re considering your weekend (or weeknight) plans, you have plenty of

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What We Offer

At Cortland, award-winning customer service is more than a promise – it's our passion. Our upscale apartments for rent near Tennessee State University prioritize each resident, ensuring that hospitality here is more than just a standard – it’s what we do best. With attention to every detail and a commitment to providing next-level apartment living, we make it clear that our residents are our number one priority. Every moment you spend with us is an opportunity to show how much you matter. At Cortland at the Nations, we believe in creating a vibrant community. Join us for resident events, social gatherings, and community activities that make living here a unique experience. We also welcome your furry friends! Our pet-friendly apartment community includes a leash-free bark park and a dog grooming spa.

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I had a great tour with the property manager Chanel! She was incredibly helpful and took the time to answer all of my silly questions. The community was very clean, which is always a huge factor for me. I was also impressed that ... READ MORE
Kelsey Higgins - July 13, 2026
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I came to tour with a friend and I'll definitely be back when my own lease is up! Chanel was so helpful and knowledgeable. It got us both excited about Cortland. Our experience so far has been great, we really enjoyed our tour, ... READ MORE
Han - July 10, 2026
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Nelson Garcia, Cortland’s handyman, is the absolute BEST! He responds rapidly to all service requests fixing and maintaining everything perfectly and he goes above and beyond to make sure everything’s as it should be! ... READ MORE
JA F - June 26, 2026
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Best maintenance team! Especially Nelson Garcia! Goes above and beyond! He took care of the things that he noticed weren’t on the original service request and knocked everything out quickly!
Nana Sarpong - May 28, 2026
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It’s a great location with a very responsive staff and friendly service and top notch amenities. The units were very modern and well taken care of, and thus far we are enjoying our residency here. Excellent walkability to ... READ MORE
Alec N. - May 5, 2026
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