
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dison Peterson Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (59 Rentals)
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500 Simpson Ave, Unit 6

Longview Heights

Willie Mitchell Apartments

Melrose Court Apartments

888 Kerr Ave, Unit 27

607 E McLemore Ave, Unit 2

1048 E McLemore Ave

1760 Foster Ave
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1513 Ragan St

Central Gardens

1278-1280 Saxon Ave

The Bonsai at Central Gardens

273 Gaston Ave

Ruby Oaks Apartments

1751 Bismark St

1753 Bismark St

784 Cherokee Ave

Goodbar Townhomes
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National Rose Co.

South Junction Apartments

Belvedere Place

The Melrose Midtown

Mississippi Court Apartments

1455 Eloise Rd

Divine Properties Complex

1408 Effie Rd

Alpha Renaissance Apartments

259 Maryland Ave
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Washington Manor

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Crescent Bluff II

993 Oakview St

1245 Elliston Rd

306 E Waldorf Ave

Crescent Bluff

163 W McKellar Ave

2300 Drake St

Mason Homes on 4th
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785 East St

1214 Wilson St

381 Cambridge Ave

442 Jacklyn Ave

186 W Davant Ave

1766 Cincinnati Rd

1621 Glenview Ave

1618 Pennsylvania St
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Dison Peterson, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dison Peterson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dison Peterson Studio Apartments | $995 | $849 | $1,450 |
| Dison Peterson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $695 | $1,557 |
| Dison Peterson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $600 | $2,830 |
| Dison Peterson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $825 | $995 |
| Dison Peterson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $2,150 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Dison Peterson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dison Peterson area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Longview Gardens priced from $557. Longview Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $616. Here are the most affordable Dison Peterson apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $557 |
| Longview Heights | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $616 |
| Willie Mitchell Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Melrose Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 1154 Wilson St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Central Gardens | Studio One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| The Bonsai at Central Gardens | Studio without Washer/Dryer | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Ruby Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Goodbar Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dison Peterson, TN
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dison Peterson area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Dison Peterson apartment is the 2x1A Model at Belvedere Place starting at $1,199 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dison Peterson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Belvedere Place | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Ruby Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Goodbar Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Crescent Bluff | 22A60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 1154 Wilson St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Longview Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Longview Heights | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Willie Mitchell Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Melrose Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDison Peterson, Memphis, TN
Ranked #50
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dison Peterson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dison Peterson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dison Peterson is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dison Peterson?
The cheapest apartment in Dison Peterson is Melrose Court Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Dison Peterson costs $2,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dison Peterson?
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 125 regular apartments in Dison Peterson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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