Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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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 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 Bluff11A501BR,1BA$784
Indigo RiverviewPowellStudio,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, TN

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverside area is the $0.99 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 Downtown Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at 44 S. Front starting at $1,850 with a $1.42 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.
The Marine Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
44 S. Front2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Lofts at Merchant RowFloor Plan A1BR,1.5BA$1.36
266 LoftsB1 Phase II2BR,2BA$1.46
Museum LoftsThe Delta1BR,1BA$1.51
Crescent Bluff22A602BR,2BA$1.40
Downtown Memphis FlatsBarboro 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.10
Forum Flats1-C Type B-60%1BR,1BA$1.41
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$1.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Riverside?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, TN with pricing that ranges from $760 to $4,700. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Riverside ranging from $1,295 to $3,495.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Riverside ranges from $1,295 to $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,525.

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