Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Chicago Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Looney Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Looney Apartments

693 Looney AveMemphis, TN 38107
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750 Chelsea Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Chelsea Ave

750 Chelsea AveMemphis, TN 38107

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965 Eldridge Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

965 Eldridge Ave

965 Eldridge AveMemphis, TN 38107
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1022 N 7th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1022 N 7th St

1022 N 7th StMemphis, TN 38107
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Lions Estate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Estate

1281 Lion StMemphis, TN 38107

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The Kendall
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kendall

1018 N 7th StMemphis, TN 38107
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April Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

April Woods

262 Chelsea AveMemphis, TN 38107
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675 Looney Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

675 Looney Rd

675 Looney RdMemphis, TN 38107

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Cheapest Available New Chicago Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Chicago, TN

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Chicago area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Bickford Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value New Chicago apartment is the 2 bedroom x 1 bath Model at Greenlaw Apartments starting at $750 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Chicago Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Chicago?

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 3 regular apartments in New Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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