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property at 6103 Yorkhill Dr

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 13

6103 Yorkhill Dr, Unit B

6103 Yorkhill Dr
BartlettTN38135

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property at 820 Maury St

$775

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820 Maury St

MemphisTN38107

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Memphis, TN

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Memphis, TN area range in price from $550 to $6,999 with an overall median price of $2,735. The three Memphis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Belz Park at $770, New Getwell at $750, and Mill Branch at $1,125. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Memphis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Belz Park$1,135$77020
New Getwell$1,250$7508
Mill Branch$1,300$1,1258
Firestone Park$1,310$85016
Douglass$1,360$6505
Gardenview Park$1,375$1,1003
Hollywood$1,400$7506
McKeller$1,400$93526
Walter Chandler$1,400$70039
Westwood$1,400$70047

Cheapest Available Memphis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Memphis, TN is a Studio unit found at Emberly Apartments in the South Memphis neighborhood priced from $547. 165 N Merton St in the East Memphis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Memphis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emberly ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$547
165 N Merton St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
Longview Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$552
El Dorado1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$561
The Residences at LakeviewStudioStudio,1BA$581
Creekside Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$592
Monarch on HighlandMHLA11BR,1BA$600
Longview Heights2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$618
Pinetree Place Apartments2 Bedroom Basic Remodel2BR,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Memphis, TN

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Memphis area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 378 N Highland St in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Memphis apartment is the Entire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths Model at Student Lofts at Brister starting at $695 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Memphis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
378 N Highland St4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$0.53
Student Lofts at BristerEntire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths1BR,1BA$0.38
Emerald Pointe2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.57
9 S Tucker St, Unit 9 S Tucker9 S Tucker St2BR,1BA$0.60
FairwayTwo Bedroom Townhome w/Stairs2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1.5BA$0.69
Barton Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.76
High Point Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Longview Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Longview Heights2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.78

College Life in Memphis: Affordable Neighborhoods Where Students Rent and Thrive

Where do Memphis students actually live? Our local expert reveals the best affordable neighborhoods to rent near U of M, Rhodes, and CBU. Get local tips & save on rent!

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis

What type of rentals are currently available in Memphis?

There are currently 1882 Apartments for Rent in Memphis, TN with pricing that ranges from $450 to $7,985. There are also 1857 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Memphis ranging from $550 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Memphis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Memphis ranges from $550 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,031.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Memphis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Memphis range from $650 to $4,029, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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