Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cumberland Poplar Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (29 Rentals)

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411 Tillman St
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Tillman St

411 Tillman StMemphis, TN 38112
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165 N Merton
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 N Merton

165 N Merton StMemphis, TN 38112
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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281 Johnson Cir WMemphis, TN 38112
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669-677 Harrell St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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669-677 Harrell StMemphis, TN 38112

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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160 Hayden PlMemphis, TN 38111

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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. Greenline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Cumberland Poplar apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
165 N Merton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
Greenline Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
Tillman Cove1-B 70%1BR,1BA$991
Hollywood Square3BD/1BA Upstairs3BR,1BA$1,150
Kiwi GojiGoji 2x12BR,1BA$1,212
Link Apartments® Broad AveA21BR,1BA$1,701

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cumberland Poplar, TN

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cumberland Poplar area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3BD/1BA Downstairs Model at Hollywood Square in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Cumberland Poplar apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Greenline Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hollywood Square3BD/1BA Downstairs3BR,1BA$1.02
Greenline Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Tillman Cove2-G TYPE B 60% BDC2BR,2BA$2.08
Kiwi GojiGoji 1x1 Townhome1BR,1BA$1.56
Link Apartments® Broad AveA21BR,1BA$2.90
165 N Merton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cumberland Poplar Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cumberland Poplar?

The cheapest apartment in Cumberland Poplar is 165 N Merton which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Cumberland Poplar costs $1,600.

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 11 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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