
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (103 Rentals)
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193 N Auburndale St

The Gilmore Apartments

31 S McLean Blvd

Overton Place

Village Square

1640 Monroe Ave

1205 Vance Ave

1536 Tutwiler Ave

Azur Tower
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The Drew

Kimbrough Tower Apartments

Evergreen Terrace

Kings Reserve Memphis

Parkside Poplar Apartments

Studio Rasa

151 N Belvedere Blvd

2051 Peabody Ave

36 N Auburndale St

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Park Terrace

Eleven60

Faulkner Court Apartments

Idlewild Terrace

Peabody Place

159 N Belvedere Blvd, Unit unit 1

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Marilyn on Monroe

Art Lofts @ Overton
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The Sylvia

The Broadmoor Apartments

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1855 Poplar Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

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1751 Poplar Ave

Madison Midtown

The Linden
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1161 Poplar

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164 N McLean Blvd

1265-2167 Union Ave

1860-1862 Court Ave

The Galloway @ Evergreen

Urban Peddler

1540 Tutwiler Ave
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Midtown, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $990 | $634 | $1,500 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $725 | $2,300 |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $850 | $3,400 |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,325 | $6,847 |
| Midtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,500 | $1,950 |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Memphis, TN is a Studio unit found at The Gilmore Apartments priced from $699. Overton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gilmore Apartments | Studio Available 276sf | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Overton Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| 31 S McLean Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Village Square | 2028 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Pulse Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Monroe Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Kimbrough Tower Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Drew | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Parkside Poplar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Kings Reserve Memphis | Beale Grande | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TN
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 65 N Belvedere Blvd in the in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Broadmoor Apartments starting at $995 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Medical District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 N Belvedere Blvd | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Broadmoor Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Stonewall Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| 164 N McLean Blvd | 164 N McLean Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| 1751 Poplar Ave | 1751 Poplar Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 1855 Poplar Ave, Unit 4 | 1855 Poplar Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 31 S McLean Blvd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Goodbar Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Parkside Poplar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Monroe Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Village Square which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?
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 97 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown?
Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $542 which is $1,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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