Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Macon Manor North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Macon Manor North

4510 Macon RdMemphis, TN 38122
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4455 Macon Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4455 Macon Rd

4455 Macon RdMemphis, TN 38122
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Elite Living Residence
Studio Apartments

Elite Living Residence

5225 Summer AveMemphis, TN 38122
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Gramercy Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy Park

2163 Nathaniel Cir WMemphis, TN 38134

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Highland Chateau
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Chateau

5246 Raleigh Lagrange RdMemphis, TN 38134
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Bartlett Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bartlett Crossing

5760 S Silvercreek DrMemphis, TN 38134
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Shelby Grove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Grove

6357 Shelby Briar DrMemphis, TN 38134

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Cedar Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

6977 Amberly Village DrCordova, TN 38018

Forest Hill, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Summer Trace Apartments priced from $680. The Summit Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summer Trace ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$680
The Summit ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$704
Edgewater Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$705
Avery Park Apartments1X11BR,1BA$745
Greenbrook at Shelby FarmsMagnolia1BR,1BA$788
Mendenhall Gardens1A1BR,1BA$799
The Canopy 2200One Bedroom One Bathroom Large1BR,1BA$829
The Stella ApartmentsColumbus - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$848
Gramercy Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Brentwood ApartmentsBrentwood 1 bed 1 bath 735sqft1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, TN

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $0.74 price per square foot 4 Bed, 3 Bath Model at Sunridge Townhomes in the in the Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Meridian Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunridge Townhomes4 Bed, 3 Bath4BR,3BA$0.74
The Meridian Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.92
The Stella ApartmentsMagellan - 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
AbingtonTown Home2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Oak Grove Flats2BR2BR,1BA$1.05
Macon Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
The Summereast ApartmentsB22BR,1.5BA$1.16
Greenbrook at Shelby FarmsPine1BR,1BA$1.16
Edgewater Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.94
Summer Trace ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Forest Hill, Memphis, TN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee including Forest Hill, Memphis, and the greater Memphis area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment is $680 at Summer Trace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Hill is starting from $780 at Summer Trace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Forest Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Grove Flats and starts from $1,005.

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