
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Memphis, TN from $499 (413 Rentals)


Longview Gardens

Longview Heights

Thompson Heights

489-491 Boston St

University Gardens Manor
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University Crossings

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El Dorado

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Flairwood Apartments

Creekside Meadows

The Residences at Lakeview

1493 Gaither St
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Timber Pines Apartments

Rangepark Apartments

3433 N Trezevant St, Unit 1

Oakwood Meadows Estates

1020 Boston St

1632 E Raines Rd, Unit Affordable

Pinetree Place Apartments

Summer Trace Apartments

Greenlaw Apartments
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Pinebrook Pointe Apartments
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Country View Apartments

Stonebrook Apartments

Wesley Forest

Shadowbrook Townhomes

Lexington Apartments
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Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Memphis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Memphis Studio Apartments | $1,202 | $538 | $8,000 |
Memphis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $200 | $4,735 |
Memphis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $499 | $8,161 |
Memphis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $698 | $7,521 |
Memphis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $549 | $4,500 |
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Getting Around Memphis, TN
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Memphis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Memphis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Memphis is under $600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Memphis?
The cheapest apartment in Memphis is Villages at Harrison Creek- $1000.00 off! which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in Memphis costs $3,733.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Memphis?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,411 regular apartments in Memphis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Memphis?
Cheap apartments in Memphis have an average cost of $500 which is $3,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Memphis.
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