At 1604 E Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, East Main Quarters sits just across from MTSU. The property offers 4-bedroom, 4 Bath apartments, with each student getting their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Middle Tennessee State University is about 0.2 miles away, so it takes about 7 minutes to walk to campus.
Murfreesboro is a growing city in central Tennessee, with a population of 171,178 as of July 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For employment, the Census Bureau reports that 72.8% of residents aged 16 and over were in the civilian labor force in 2020–2024. Murfreesboro's cost of living is 7% below the US average, with housing around 14% lower, according to RentCafe; students can budget roughly 1,100–1,600 a month depending on rent and lifestyle. The city has an average Walk Score of 25/100, although some central areas are much easier to explore on foot. NeighborhoodScout gives Murfreesboro a Crime Index of 11/100, where 100 is safest, and lists MTSU, Heatherwood/Shelton Square, Juniper Acres/Walterhill, Palmer Acres South, and Liberty Station/Liberty Valley/Oakleigh among the safer areas. Students can spend their free time at Stones River National Battlefield, Murfree Spring Wetlands, Cannonsburgh Village, and Oaklands Mansion, or try activities such as escape rooms and outdoor recreation around the city.
At East Main Quarters, students can choose 4 Bed 4 Bath apartments in Murfreesboro, where every resident has a private bedroom and en-suite bathroom. East Main Quarters prices vary depending on the lease and room arrangement, so students should check the latest rates before booking. The rooms are furnished with a full-size bed and mattress, nightstand, stackable dresser, desk, chair, and bed table. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, oven, refrigerator, gas stove, and microwave, along with a dining island and two chairs. A full-size washer and dryer are included in the East Main Quarters apartments. The shared living area has a sofa, coffee table, 43-inch smart TV, and hardwood flooring, providing a simple space to relax with roommates in East Main Quarters.
The residence offers a range of shared amenities for studying, relaxing, and socializing, including a resident clubhouse, indoor lounge area, cyber café, resident social events, and complimentary coffee bar. Students can also use the 24-hour fitness center and spend time outdoors in the lounge area, around the fire pit, or at the stainless-steel gas grill. For added security, the East Main Quarters Murfreesboro has fob-controlled access to amenity spaces, security cameras throughout the property, and on-site security guard coverage from Wednesday through Sunday nights. Other conveniences include on-site maintenance, parking, and a location close to MTSU, making everyday student life easier.
Living at East Main Quarters puts students close to both MTSU and central Murfreesboro. The East Main Quarters Murfreesboro Tennessee is about 0.3 miles from the Bragg Media and Entertainment Building. The James E. Walker Library is roughly 0.4 miles away, and the Student Union Building is around 0.5 miles from the apartments. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is the nearest major hospital to East Main Quarters, at around 2 miles away, or roughly a 5–7-minute drive. Nearby pharmacy options include Beckman's Prescription Shop on E College Street and Walgreens Pharmacy on Memorial Boulevard. For everyday shopping and food, students can find several options along East Main Street and around central Murfreesboro.
JR's Foodland is useful for grocery runs, while San Marcos Supermercado is another option for food shopping. For coffee and study breaks, students living in student apartments in Murfreesboro can head towards central Murfreesboro and downtown cafés such as Brass Horn Coffee Roasters. Historic Murfreesboro Square, around 1.2 miles away, is another popular area for local restaurants, cafés, shops, and places to spend an evening. There are also plenty of options for students who want a break from campus. Oaklands Park and Murfree Spring Wetlands offer green spaces for walking and getting outdoors, while the Stones River Greenway is around 3 miles away. Students interested in history can visit Stones River National Battlefield, approximately 4 miles from the East Main Quarters Murfreesboro TN.
Getting around from East Main Quarters is easy, especially for students at MTSU. East Main Quarters is close to several bus stops, including E. Main St at Old Main Circle, around a 2–4-minute walk away. Baird Ln & Alumni Dr. MTSU is about a 15-minute walk, while Alumni Dr. & Blue Raider Dr. is around a 5–7-minute bike ride from these student apartments Murfreesboro TN. For train travel, Lebanon Station is approximately 33.7 miles away, taking around 45 minutes by car. Students can use the Raider Xpress shuttle to travel around campus, while the Murfreesboro Rover provides local bus services around the city, with standard fares starting at $1. For longer trips, Interstate 24 connects Murfreesboro with Nashville and Chattanooga. Nashville International Airport is around 35–40 miles from the Eastmain Quarters and is the nearest major airport for domestic and international flights. Walking, cycling, and public transport cover most everyday trips around campus and central Murfreesboro.
The Application Fee: of $60 and Administrative Fee of $150 is required at the time of application
The Property requires Security Deposit $100 (with guarantor) Due prior to Move In. Applicants without a qualifying guarantor must pay a security deposit equal to two (2) monthly instalments at the time of signing the Housing Contract.
Monthly instalments may be paid: Online through the Resident Portal. By check. By cashier's check. By e-money order. Note :- Cash and paper money orders are not accepted.
Residents are responsible for their own monthly housing instalments under an individual lease. Each resident pays only their own monthly instalment. A roommate's failure to pay or early move-out does not affect the payment responsibility of other residents.
The Property accepts US based guarantor. The guarantor must: Reside in the United States. Be at least 25 years of age. Meet the property's income and credit qualification requirements. Note:- Applicants who do not provide or qualify with a guarantor must qualify through Leap Rent Guaranty. Applicants who do not have a qualifying guarantor must: Provide verifiable proof of annual gross income equal to three (3) times the total Housing Contract amount. Pass a credit screening conducted through the landlord's approved screening provider. Meet any additional requirements if conditionally approved following the credit screening, as specified in the Conditional Approval Letter. Have no negative rental history resulting from rental debt or evictions within the previous 5 years. Approval is based on the applicant's credit risk assessment completed by the landlord's approved screening provider.
Application Fee: $60.00, due at the time of application. Administrative Fee: $150.00, due at the time of application. Utility Billing Service one-time account setup fee: $4.50, due on the first monthly utility statement. Utility Billing Service administrative fee: $5.50 per month. Valet Trash fee: $10.00 per month. Reserved parking: $25.00 per month, per space (if contracted). Pet fee: $300.00 per pet upon approval. Monthly pet fee: $35.00 per pet (maximum pet limits apply per unit). Damage Waiver Program fee: $13.50 per month, where applicable under the Housing Contract. Credit Program fee: $8.95 per month, where applicable under the Housing Contract. After-hours lockout fee: $100.00 per occurrence. Animal violation fee:$150.00 for the first violation. $250.00 for each additional violation. Contract assignment fee: $500.00 per occurrence. Garbage removal fee: $50.00 per item or bag, per day. Holdover resident fee: $150.00 per day. Lock change fee: $75.00 per occurrence. No Cause Termination Fee (where applicable): The lesser of: The remaining monthly instalments for the rest of the contract term, or Six months' monthly instalments. Relocation fee: $500.00 per occurrence. Replacement access device fee: $75.00 per occurrence. Replacement parking permit fee: $80.00 per occurrence. Returned payment fee: $30.00 per occurrence. Smoke detector violation charge: $250.00 per occurrence. Sprinkler violation charge: $250.00 per occurrence. Unauthorized person charge: $100.00 per day, per occurrence.
East Main Quarters, Murfreesboro