
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $700 (62 Rentals)
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Downtown Riverside, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,208 | $926 | $1,636 |
| Downtown Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $760 | $2,372 |
| Downtown Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $895 | $5,096 |
| Downtown Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,647 | $1,020 | $3,305 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Riverside area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 487 Williams Ave 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 Riverside apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 Williams Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Claridge House Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Forum Flats | 1-C Type B-60% | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
| South Main Artspace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Fielder Square | E2 Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 266 Lofts | A1 Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Museum Lofts | The Stax | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, TN
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverside area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,598. The second greatest value Downtown Riverside apartment is the 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments starting at $1,776 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Court Square Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Lofts at Merchant Row | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Downtown YMCA Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| South Main Artspace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Downtown Memphis Flats | Barboro 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Forum Flats | 1-C Type B-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Riverside is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Riverside is Owens Place Townhomes which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverside costs $2,810.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Riverside?
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 42 regular apartments in Downtown Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Riverside have an average cost of $694 which is $2,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Riverside.
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