Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $900 (11 Rentals)

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property at 220 Mill Ave

220 Mill Ave

MemphisTN38105
property at 670 Madison Ave

670 Madison Ave

MemphisTN38103

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property at 92 S Main St

92 S Main St

MemphisTN38103

Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Memphis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Memphis area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Helix at the District priced from $750. Owens Place Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Downtown Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helix at the District1S1BR,1BA$750
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$760
Indigo RiverviewEmoryStudio,1BA$772
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$795
Edison ParkOne Bedroom Garden SouthStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Memphis, TN

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Memphis area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Bickford Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Downtown Memphis apartment is the 2 bd / 2 ba Model at 628 Madison Ave starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Memphis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
628 Madison Ave2 bd / 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.35
The WashburnA51BR,1BA$1.28
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place ApartmentsGreenlaw 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.16
Edison ParkTwo Bedroom High-RiseStudio ,1BA$1.20
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.10
Forum Flats1 Bedroom One Bathroom 1-A Type B-60%1BR,1BA$1.31
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Helix at the District1S1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Memphis

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Memphis?

There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Memphis, TN with pricing that ranges from $525 to $6,973. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Memphis ranging from $999 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Memphis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Memphis ranges from $999 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,279.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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