
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frayser Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $350 (58 Rentals)
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1038 N Claybrook St

University Gardens Manor

Renaissance at Steele

1540 Standridge St

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754-756 Breedlove St

1778 Brown Ave

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Frayser, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frayser?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frayser 1 Bedroom Apartments | $719 | $650 | $870 |
| Frayser 2 Bedroom Apartments | $751 | $595 | $1,100 |
| Frayser 3 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $880 | $995 |
| Frayser 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Frayser Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available Frayser Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frayser area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at University Gardens Manor priced from $659. Renaissance at Steele has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Frayser apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Gardens Manor | 2x1 Classic | 2BR, 1BA | $659 |
| Renaissance at Steele | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $660 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $725 |
| Watkins Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $850 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR, 2BA | $895 |
| Woodglen Village | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frayser, TN
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frayser area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Bickford Square Apartments in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Frayser apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Woodglen Village in the Frayser neighborhood starting at $970 with a $1.09 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frayser apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR, 2BA | $0.84 |
| Woodglen Village | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.85 |
| University Gardens Manor | Gold unit 1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| Watkins Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.49 |
| Renaissance at Steele | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1.5BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frayser Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frayser?
The cheapest apartment in Frayser is University Gardens Manor which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Frayser costs $709.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frayser?
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 73 regular apartments in Frayser that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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