Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical District Memphis, TN from $300 (53 Rentals)

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321 Pauline St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Pauline St

321 Pauline StMemphis, TN 38104
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230 Cochran St
2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Cochran St

230 Cochran StMemphis, TN 38105
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Peach Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Apartments

1330 Peach AveMemphis, TN 38104
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SoMa 23
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoMa 23

23 S Pauline StMemphis, TN 38104
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Merriwether
1 Bedroom Apartments

Merriwether

1095 Merriwether AveMemphis, TN 38105

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The Vinton
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vinton

1307 Vinton AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Caprice
2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice

1259 Harbert AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Pontotoc Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pontotoc Gardens

537-539 Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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32 Claybrook
1 Bedroom Apartments

32 Claybrook

32 N Claybrook StMemphis, TN 38104

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The Courts Midtown
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Courts Midtown

1391 Court AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Crescendo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescendo Apartments

1386 Court AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Peabody Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Peabody Village

972 Peabody AveMemphis, TN 38104
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1058 Peabody Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1058 Peabody Ave

1058 PeabodyMemphis, TN 38104
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1319 Harbert Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1319 Harbert Ave

1319 Harbert AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Forum Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forum Flats

441 E Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Jefferson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Place

560 S Jefferson PlMemphis, TN 38105
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Hope Heights Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Heights Tower

383 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103
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Medical District, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medical District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical District area of Memphis, TN is a Studio unit found at The Pulse Apartments priced from $634. Overton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Medical District apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pulse ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$634
Overton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$725
Kimbrough Tower ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750
Merriwether1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Uptown Square ApartmentsStudio - HandicappedStudio,1BA$760
Edison ParkOne Bedroom High-RiseStudio,1BA$765
Central GardensStudio One Bath1BR,1BA$775
The Drew1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Bonsai at Central GardensStudio without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$849
The Courts MidtownThe Evergreen with W/DStudio,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical District, TN

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical District area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Broadmoor Apartments in the in the Medical District neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Medical District apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Azur Tower starting at $1,025 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Medical District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medical District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Broadmoor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Azur Tower2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
628 Madison Ave1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$1.10
Legends Park Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Goodbar Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Deauville Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Peabody Station Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Drew1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Merriwether1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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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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Medical District, Memphis, TN

Ranked #38

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Memphis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medical District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Medical District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Medical District is under $859.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical District?

The cheapest apartment in Medical District is Merriwether which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Medical District costs $2,225.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Medical District?

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 244 regular apartments in Medical District 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 Medical District?

Cheap apartments in Medical District have an average cost of $569 which is $1,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical District.

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