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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Moving to a new city can be pretty intimidating and the team at Cortland made moving into my apartment so easy and alleviated so much of the regular moving stress. Michaela handled my move-in orientation and she is incredibly ... READ MORE
Louiza Dudin - March 26, 2026
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lived there for 2 years and recently moved out due to location of work. 5/5 stars. Property Management Office and Facility Managers took pride in the upkeep and daily living situation of this apartment complex, which made it a ... READ MORE
Andrew Walters - March 21, 2026
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Michaela in the front office is amazing! She’s always friendly, helpful, and quick to handle anything I need!
Macie Oddo - March 21, 2026
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Michaela is extremely helpful and makes day to day operations run smoothly! She is always positive and helps with any questions. My experience with Cortland has been great!
Tavin Emlund - March 20, 2026
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I recently stayed in the guest suite available for family and friends at Cortland and had a wonderful experience. The area is very walkable and extremely dog friendly, which made the stay even better. The suite itself was a fully ... READ MORE
Tyler Rouse - March 18, 2026
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