Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-Second Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (61 Rentals)

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The Chisca
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$947 - $2,913
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$947 - $2,913

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Chisca

272 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Court Square Apartments
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$1,000 - $2,276
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$1,000 - $2,276

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$1,000 - $2,276
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Court Square Apartments

62 N Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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The Landing Residences
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$1,293 - $6,467
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The Landing Residences

1 Dr Martin Luther King Jr AveMemphis, TN 38103
Student Housing
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Pontotoc Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pontotoc Gardens

537-539 Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Exchange Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Exchange Building

9 N 2nd StMemphis, TN 38103
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W.L.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

W.L.

267 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Jefferson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Place

560 S Jefferson PlMemphis, TN 38105
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Forum Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forum Flats

441 E Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Patterson Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patterson Flats

259 E Butler AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Hope Heights Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Heights Tower

383 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103
Senior Living
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The Washburn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Washburn

60 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Annex Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annex Lofts

345 S Front StMemphis, TN 38103
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

101 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Cornerstone Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Flats

113 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Van Vleet Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Van Vleet Flats

122 Gayoso AveMemphis, TN 38103
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50 Peabody Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Peabody Place

50 Peabody PlMemphis, TN 38103

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Mid-Second, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid-Second Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid-Second area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Helix at the District - Utilities Included priced from $744. Greenlaw Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Mid-Second apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helix at the District - Utilities Included1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$744
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Uptown Square ApartmentsStudio - HandicappedStudio,1BA$760
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$760
Edison ParkOne Bedroom High-RiseStudio,1BA$765
Claridge House Condominiums0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$845
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$950
Hawthorne on Adams ApartmentsHawthorne1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-Second, TN

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid-Second area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,776. The second greatest value Mid-Second apartment is the Floor Plan A Model at Lofts at Merchant Row starting at $1,695 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid-Second apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Court Square Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.22
Lofts at Merchant RowFloor Plan A1BR,1.5BA$1.36
South Main Artspace Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Downtown YMCA Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.09
628 Madison Ave1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$1.10
Number 10 MainNTM-A41BR,1BA$1.32
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.10
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
574 N 4th St, Unit 2 apts available574 N 4th St1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid-Second, Memphis, TN

Ranked #26

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 analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Memphis. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid-Second Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid-Second?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid-Second is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid-Second?

The cheapest apartment in Mid-Second is Helix at the District - Utilities Included which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Mid-Second costs $2,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid-Second?

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 92 regular apartments in Mid-Second 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 Mid-Second?

Cheap apartments in Mid-Second have an average cost of $610 which is $2,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-Second.

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