Antioch Apartments and Rentals

Located in southeastern Davidson County, Antioch is a small community in the Greater Nashville Metropolitan Area. With a population of just over 78,000, the community is one the fastest growing areas in Nashville. Because of its close proximity to local colleges and thriving downtown nightlife, many people are seeking Antioch apartments for rent. As of 2000, the median age of a resident in the city was just over 30 years old, making Antioch an attractive destination for young people to live.

Antioch is among one of the oldest communities in Middle Tennessee. Davidson County records date back to 1783 when the area was still part of the Carolinas. The Nashville area quickly became a regional hub for commerce, industry, transportation and culture because of its prime location on the banks of the Cumberland River.

The area of Antioch was mostly a rural community until after World War II, when it began to sprawl southeast, especially after the construction of the Percy Priest Dam, which was instrumental to bringing electricity and irrigation to the area. Once Nashville International Airport was constructed in 1937 the city began to grow even further south due to economic development. 

World War II brought additional expansion along the areas surrounding Briley Parkway, including the industrial Vultee aircraft factory that is now known as the Aerostructures Corporation. During the latter part of the 20th century, Hickory Hollow Mall brought even more jobs and recreation to the area, making Antioch a prime location for families looking to settle down in the suburbs.

Since most of Antioch is largely residential and Nashville is known as a sprawling city, many residents here commute to downtown for work. According to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the largest employers in Davidson County include Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, Hospital Corporations of America and Nissan Headquarters. Since the area is also a prime tourist attraction, there are many jobs in the entertainment and hospitality industries as well. 

One of the largest colleges near Antioch is Belmont University, boasting one of the most unique and successful colleges of entertainment and music business in the country. One of the nation's most highly accredited historically black colleges and universities, Tennessee State University has nine different colleges offering a variety of subjects in undergraduate and graduate study. Since Nashville is known as the "Athens of the South" due to the many colleges and universities here, it might be wise to begin your search for Antioch rentals as soon as possible before the school year begins.

The median rent in 2009 for Antioch was $787 per month. Despite have a 50 percent growth in population from 2000 to 2012, the cost of living in the area is 10 points below the national average. Since Antioch's rent prices are low and the town is so close to everything Nashville has to offer, it is no wonder that so many Tennesseans are calling Antioch home.

One of the biggest attractions in the area is Percy Priest Lake. Providing a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, hunting, camping horseback riding, and canoeing, residents from all over Middle Tennessee flock to the area year-round to enjoy fun on the water.

Another exciting place that many people in Antioch take pride in is the Nashville Zoo.  A great activity for kids and adults, this zoo has animals that come from all over the world for you to view and enjoy. The zoo is also home to many community events and parties for you to plan for your next outing.

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