Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cumberland Poplar Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cumberland Poplar area of Memphis.

2766 Union Ave

2766 Union Ave

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2766 Union Ave

2766 Union Ave

2766 Union Ave
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Cumberland Poplar, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cumberland Poplar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Poplar Studio Apartments | $781 | $781 | $781 |
| Cumberland Poplar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $750 | $1,433 |
| Cumberland Poplar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $750 | $1,934 |
| Cumberland Poplar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,149 | $2,200 |
| Cumberland Poplar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $1,276 | $1,795 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cumberland Poplar Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available Cumberland Poplar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cumberland Poplar area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 165 N Merton priced from $550. Link Apartments® Broad Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $781. Here are the most affordable Cumberland Poplar apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 N Merton | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Link Apartments® Broad Ave | S1 | Studio,1BA | $781 |
| Hollywood Square | 2BD/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Kiwi Goji | Goji 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Tillman Cove | 3-B TYPE B 70% | 3BR,2BA | $1,360 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cumberland Poplar, TN
As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cumberland Poplar area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BD/1BA Upstairs Model at Hollywood Square in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Cumberland Poplar apartment is the 2-G TYPE B 60% BDC Model at Tillman Cove starting at $1,850 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cumberland Poplar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Square | 2BD/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Tillman Cove | 2-G TYPE B 60% BDC | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Kiwi Goji | Goji 1x1 Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Link Apartments® Broad Ave | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| 165 N Merton | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCumberland Poplar, Memphis, TN
Ranked #59
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cumberland Poplar Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cumberland Poplar?
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 Cumberland Poplar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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