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$1,675

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2020 Linden Ave

MemphisTN38104

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2246 Vinton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

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2246 Vinton AveMemphis, TN 38104

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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 $775. 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 GardensStudio One Bath1BR,1BA$775
The Bonsai at Central GardensStudio without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$849
Peabody PlaceO5 0ne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The Flats @ Cooper YoungStudioStudio,1BA$950
Peabody Falls Apartments2 BDRM, 1BTH2BR,1BA$950
The Broadmoor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
The Melrose MidtownThe Nikki StudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooper Young, TN

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cooper Young area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Lenox School Condo in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Cooper Young 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 Cooper Young apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lenox School Condo3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.18
641 S Rembert St, Unit 641641 S Rembert St2BR,2BA$0.91
The Midtowner2 BR2BR,1BA$1.10
212 S Willett St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Belvedere Place2x1A2BR,1BA$1.23
The Broadmoor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
The Wendell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
1011 S Willett St, Unit #31011 S Willett St1BR,1BA$0.88
Peabody PlaceO5 0ne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16

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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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Cooper Young, Memphis, TN

Ranked #43

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 $2,150.

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 16 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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