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The Pulse Apartments

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Woodlake Apartments

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Graceland Pointe Apartments

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Sunrise Terrace Apartments

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Greenlaw Apartments

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Weaver Fields Apartments

Azure Place Apartments

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The Trails at Mt. Moriah

Hickory Grove

The Meridian Apartments

The Residence Village Green
The Local Memphis Expert's Guide to Renting Near the City's Top Employers
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Summer Oaks Apartments

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Owens Place Townhomes

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Raintree Apartments

Highland Meadows Apartments

Central Gardens

The Junction

Flairwood Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Memphis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Studio Apartments | $1,038 | $547 | $1,888 |
| Memphis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $495 | $3,312 |
| Memphis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $550 | $4,978 |
| Memphis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $575 | $4,109 |
| Memphis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $550 | $3,835 |
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College Life in Memphis: Affordable Neighborhoods Where Students Rent and Thrive
Where do Memphis students actually live? Our local expert reveals the best affordable neighborhoods to rent near U of M, Rhodes, and CBU. Get local tips & save on rent!
Read ArticleDon't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $617.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Memphis?
The cheapest apartment in Memphis is 165 N Merton which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Memphis costs $1,110.
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 4,971 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 $543 which is $567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Memphis.
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