
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $450 (88 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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401 N Manassas St

679 Leath St

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109 N Main St

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Lowenstein

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50 Peabody Place

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129 Talbot Ave

413 S Main St
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Memphis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Memphis Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $560 | $1,614 |
| Downtown Memphis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $450 | $2,400 |
| Downtown Memphis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $725 | $4,958 |
| Downtown Memphis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $995 | $3,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Memphis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Memphis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Memphis is under $858.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Memphis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Memphis is 288 Leath St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Memphis costs $1,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Memphis?
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 159 regular apartments in Downtown Memphis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Memphis?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Memphis have an average cost of $656 which is $694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Memphis.
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