Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cumberland Poplar Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (20 Rentals)

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Kiwi & Goji
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kiwi & Goji

197 Windover RdMemphis, TN 38111

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The Marie
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Marie

160 Hayden PlMemphis, TN 38111
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GOJI
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

GOJI

27 S Prescott StMemphis, TN 38111
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37-47 Merton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

37-47 Merton St

37-47 Merton 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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Tutwiler Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tutwiler Court

2629-2643 TutwilerMemphis, TN 38112

Cumberland Poplar, Memphis, TN Local Guide

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. Tillman Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. 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
Tillman Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$839
High Point Apartments1A1BR,1BA$925
Link Apartments® Broad AveS1-AStudio,1BA$964
Greenline Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cumberland Poplar, TN

As of July 24, 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 2B Model at High Point Apartments starting at $1,049 with a $1.10 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 Square2BD/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.00
High Point Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.10
Kiwi GojiGoji 1x1 Townhome1BR,1BA$1.84
Greenline Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.42
Tillman Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Link Apartments® Broad AveA2-A1BR,1BA$2.59
165 N Merton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.40

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Cumberland Poplar, Memphis, TN

Ranked #59

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cumberland Poplar Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cumberland Poplar?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cumberland Poplar is under $1,249.

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 $1,638.

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 62 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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