Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Germantown Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $700 (53 Rentals)

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Poplar Pines Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Pines Apartments

1867 Poplar Pines DrMemphis, TN 38119
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Germantown, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Germantown area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenbrook at Shelby Farms priced from $732. Arbors of Century Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenbrook at Shelby FarmsSycamore1BR,1BA$732
Arbors of Century CenterAsh - 1x1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$799
Canterbury Woods Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
The View at Shelby FarmsA2 - Willow1BR,1BA$932
The Willows at Shelby Farms1X1-Ash1BR,1BA$935
240 FlatsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$999
MAA Kirby StationLaSalle1BR,1BA$1,013
The Vale Apartments and TownhomesElm - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,013
Legacy on Lynnfield - NEWLY UPGRADED1x11BR,1BA$1,040
Trinity LakesMarathon - 1x1 Medium1BR,1BA$1,054

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, TN

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $1.09 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Gar Model at Fairfax Manor Townhomes in the in the Germantown neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the Avanti Model at MAA Dexter Lake starting at $1,698 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Germantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfax Manor Townhomes4 Bedroom Gar4BR,3BA$1.09
MAA Dexter LakeAvanti3BR,2BA$1.32
Poplar Place TownhomesDupree2BR,1.5BA$1.07
RoxburyEnglewood2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Madison Shelby FarmsThe Riverstone1BR,1BA$1.30
The View at Shelby FarmsA2 - Willow1BR,1BA$1.17
Legacy on Lynnfield - NEWLY UPGRADED1x11BR,1BA$1.37
Greenbrook at Shelby FarmsPine1BR,1BA$1.06
Canterbury Woods Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Arbors of Century CenterAsh - 1x1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Germantown, Memphis, TN

Ranked #20

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Eastern Memphis, TN. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Germantown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Germantown is at 240 Flats listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment is $732 at Greenbrook at Shelby Farms.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Germantown is starting from $858 at Greenbrook at Shelby Farms.

What is the most affordable Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbors of Century Center and starts from $1,299.

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