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property at 1954 Manila Ave

$940 - $1,140

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1954 Manila Ave

MemphisTN38114

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Cooper Young, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cooper Young Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cooper Young area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Court Apartments priced from $695. Central Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Cooper Young apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Central GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Elevator1BR,1BA$825
Bonsai at Central GardensStudio without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$849
Peabody PlaceO50ne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Flats @ Cooper YoungStudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooper Young, TN

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cooper Young area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2x1A Model at Belvedere Place in the in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Cooper Young apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Broadmoor Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Medical District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cooper Young apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belvedere Place2x1A2BR,1BA$1.28
The Broadmoor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
The MidtownerMidTowner2BR,1BA$1.05
Peabody PlaceO50ne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The Melrose MidtownThe Kira1BR,1BA$1.73
The Linden1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
2012 Harbert Ave, Unit #22012 Harbert Ave1BR,1BA$1.29
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Central GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Elevator1BR,1BA$1.48
The Flats @ Cooper YoungStudioStudio ,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cooper Young, Memphis, TN

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cooper Young Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cooper Young?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cooper Young is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cooper Young?

The cheapest apartment in Cooper Young is Melrose Court Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Cooper Young costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cooper Young?

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 135 regular apartments in Cooper Young that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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