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Central Gardens, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Gardens area of Memphis, TN is a Studio unit found at The Pulse Apartments priced from $634. Melrose Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Central Gardens apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pulse ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$634
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
31 S McLean BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$725
Kimbrough Tower ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750
Village Square2068 #21BR,1BA$750
Central GardensStudio One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Monroe Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
The Sylvia1-Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardens, TN

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Gardens area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 65 N Belvedere Blvd in the in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Central Gardens apartment is the 641 S Rembert St Model at 641 S Rembert St, Unit 641 starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
65 N Belvedere Blvd2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.00
641 S Rembert St, Unit 641641 S Rembert St2BR,2BA$0.91
Stonewall Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.81
34 N Idlewild St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.89
The Broadmoor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Goodbar Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.04
The Biltmore - McAlpin ApartmentsSingle 8501BR,1BA$1.09
Parkside Poplar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
1011 S Willett St1011 S Willett St1BR,1BA$0.88
Monroe Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Don'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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Gardens, Memphis, TN

Ranked #13

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Gardens is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Central Gardens is Melrose Court Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Gardens costs $2,390.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Gardens?

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 52 regular apartments in Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Central Gardens have an average cost of $587 which is $1,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Gardens.

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