Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crosstown Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (16 Rentals)

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230 Cochran St
2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Cochran St

230 Cochran StMemphis, TN 38105
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Peach Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Apartments

1330 Peach AveMemphis, TN 38104

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Pulse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pulse

57 N Somerville StMemphis, TN 38104
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Almadura Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almadura Apartments

175 Stonewall StMemphis, TN 38104

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Crosstown, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crosstown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crosstown area of Memphis, TN is a Studio unit found at Pulse priced from $634. Overton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Crosstown apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PulseS1Studio,1BA$634
Overton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Drew1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Stonewall Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Deauville Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crosstown, TN

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crosstown 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 Crosstown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Legends Park Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Medical District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crosstown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonewall Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Legends Park Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Deauville Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Eleven60Midtown Upgrade 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
The Drew1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Courtyard @ Ironworksb1r2BR,1BA$1.73
Faulkner Court Apartments1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.58
200 Stonewall St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
Courtyard @ 1161 Poplar1x1U1BR,1BA$1.91
Overton PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crosstown, Memphis, TN

Ranked #82

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Crosstown Neighborhood in Memphis, TN

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crosstown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Crosstown?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crosstown?

The cheapest apartment in Crosstown is Pulse which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Crosstown costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crosstown?

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

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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