Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Crescent Bluff II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff II

10 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Crescent Bluff
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff

25 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Pontotoc Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pontotoc Gardens

537-539 Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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2nd Street Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2nd Street Flats

362 S 2nd StMemphis, TN 38103
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Forum Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forum Flats

441 E Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Patterson Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patterson Flats

259 E Butler AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Jefferson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Place

560 S Jefferson PlMemphis, TN 38105
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Hope Heights Tower
Studio Apartments

Hope Heights Tower

383 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103
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W.L.
Studio Apartments

W.L.

267 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

101 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Cornerstone Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Flats

113 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Lowenstein
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowenstein

66 N Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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44 S. Front
1 Bedroom Apartments

44 S. Front

44 S Front StMemphis, TN 38103

Downtown Riverside, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Riverside area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Owens Place Townhomes priced from $760. Crescent Bluff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverside apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$760
Crescent Bluff1 Bedroom 1 Bath 50%1BR,1BA$784
Exchange Building1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$925
The ChiscaA1r1BR,1BA$927
Indigo RiverviewPowellStudio,1BA$940
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$950
Forum Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1-C Type B-60%1BR,1BA$953
Fielder SquareE2 StudioStudio,1BA$983
South Junction ApartmentsThe EdgeStudio,1BA$999
Urban Loft Co. Memphis- Utilties IncludedThe Urban Loft A1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, TN

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverside area is the $1.41 price per square foot RiverLoft 2BR Model at RiverLofts @ 460 Tennessee in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown Riverside apartment is the 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $1.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverLofts @ 460 TennesseeRiverLoft 2BR2BR,2BA$1.41
Court Square Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.43
The Marine Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.44
The WashburnA51BR,1BA$1.28
44 S. Front1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.56
266 LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.46
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.10
Forum Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1-C Type B-60%1BR,1BA$1.41
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$1.44
Crescent Bluff1 Bedroom 1 Bath 50%1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Riverside, Memphis, TN

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Memphis, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee, including Memphis. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Riverside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Riverside is at Exchange Building listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Riverside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Riverside Apartment is $760 at Owens Place Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Riverside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Riverside is starting from $945 at Owens Place Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Downtown Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Owens Place Townhomes and starts from $1,020.

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