
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frayser Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Frayser area of Memphis.


2483 Vandale Ave

University Gardens Manor

Renaissance at Steele

Greenlaw Apartments

2336 Norman Ave

2490 Staten Ave

806 Maury St

761 Whitney Ave

896 N Dunlap St
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821 Maury St

Bickford Square Apartments

985 Marble Ave

3284 Parham St

3191 Parham St

864 Dickinson St

Watkins Manor

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Pleasant View Apartments
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Breezy Point Apartments

Whitney Manor Apartments

2238 Howell Ave

Cavelier Court Apartments

Greenbriar Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

1133 Gerard St

April Woods

2086 Hubert Ave
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1463 Boxwood St

2718 Windsor Pkwy

853 Annie St

2144 Henry Cir

Saints Court Apartments

820 Maury St

The Kendall

778 Alma St

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Greenlaw Apartments

2507 Vandale Ave

3151 Kingston St

809 Juliet Ave

1785 Marble Ave

2399 Golden Ave

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848 Biggs St

940 N Hollywood St

1541 Roosevelt 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 | $713 | $525 | $1,100 |
| Frayser 2 Bedroom Apartments | $770 | $659 | $995 |
| Frayser 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $880 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 62 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. Greenlaw Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. 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 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Kendall | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| 1716 DuPont Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frayser, TN
As of June 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 in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Frayser apartment is the Gold Unit Model at University Gardens Manor starting at $920 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. 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 |
| University Gardens Manor | Gold Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Kendall | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1716 DuPont Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 699 N 5th St, Unit 2 | 699 N 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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 $995.
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 95 regular apartments in Frayser 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 Frayser?
Cheap apartments in Frayser have an average cost of $527 which is $468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frayser.
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