Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardens Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (54 Rentals)

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MemphisTN38104

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35 N Idlewild St
2 Bedroom Apartments

35 N Idlewild St

35 N Idlewild StMemphis, TN 38104
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Idlewild Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Idlewild Terrace

32 Idlewild StMemphis, TN 38104
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Cherokee Arms
Studio Apartments

Cherokee Arms

1508 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Idlewild Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idlewild Terrace

34 N Idlewild StMemphis, TN 38104

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Kimbrough Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kimbrough Towers

172 Kimbrough PlMemphis, TN 38104
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Caprice
2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice

1259 Harbert AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Almadura Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almadura Apartments

175 Stonewall StMemphis, TN 38104
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The Alma
Studio Apartments

The Alma

190 N Auburndale StMemphis, TN 38112
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The Courts Midtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Courts Midtown

1391 Court AveMemphis, TN 38104
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1319 Harbert Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1319 Harbert Ave

1319 Harbert AveMemphis, TN 38104
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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 1 Bed unit found at Village Square priced from $695. Central Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Central Gardens apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Square2054 #3 (Coming Soon)1BR,1BA$695
Central GardensStudio One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Belvedere Gardens Condominiums1x1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Idlewild Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Kimbrough TowersA21BR,1BA$800
Park TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$850
Parkside Poplar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Gilmore ApartmentsLarge Studio- AvailableStudio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardens, TN

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Gardens area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stonewall Apartments in the in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Central Gardens apartment is the 2BR 1BA Renovated Model at Urban Peddler starting at $1,200 with a $1.23 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.
Stonewall Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Urban Peddler2BR 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.23
Overton Garden Apartments2151 Poplar Ave 1-A (Coming Soon)2BR,2BA$1.23
1101 S Rembert St, Unit 11011101 S Rembert St1BR,1BA$0.83
The Biltmore - McAlpin ApartmentsSingle 8501BR,1BA$1.26
Parkside Poplar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Peabody PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Linden1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Idlewild Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Village Square2054 #3 (Coming Soon)1BR,1BA$1.21

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Central Gardens, Memphis, TN

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Memphis, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $865.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Gardens is Village Square which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Gardens costs $16,350.

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 12 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 $242 which is $16,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Gardens.

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