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Cumberland University's campus is in Lebanon, Tennessee, the Wilson County seat about 30 miles east of Nashville.
Lebanon has grown quickly in recent years as part of the wider Nashville suburban expansion, and renters here will find a mix of newer apartment communities and single-family rentals spread throughout town rather than a dense, student-specific housing strip right around campus, since Cumberland is a smaller private university without the scale to anchor its own neighborhood.
Most renters drive to campus and around town, since Lebanon is built around cars like most of its surrounding suburbs, though the Music City Star commuter train offers a rare direct rail option into downtown Nashville for those who work or spend time in the city.
Housing costs in Lebanon run close to the national average, driven mostly by relatively strong home and rental prices tied to the area's growth, so renters focused purely on affordability might also consider nearby Mount Juliet or other parts of Wilson County, keeping in mind the tradeoff in commute time to campus. Apartment List lets you compare off-campus listings near Cumberland by price, distance to campus, and amenities, so you can find a rental that fits your budget and commute.
