
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (187 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northeast Memphis area of Memphis.


Edgewater Apartments

The Meridian Apartments

Summer Trace Apartments

Avery Park Apartments

The Canopy 2200

Covington Hills

Greenbrook at Shelby Farms

Sycamore Lake

The Stella Apartments
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Mendenhall Gardens

Highland Chateau

Brentwood Apartments

Canterbury Woods Apartments

The Summereast

Deerfield Apartments

Arbors of Century Center

Village of Sycamore Ridge

The Glen Townhomes

240 Flats
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Legacy on Lynnfield - NEWLY UPGRADED

The Meadows Apartments

Fairfax Manor Townhomes

Poplar Place Townhomes

Crescent at Wolfchase Apartment Homes

Century Apartments

The Birches Apartment Homes

MAA Kirby Station

4815 Marcel Ave

The Roxbury
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The Shift Residences- East Memphis

4911 Shifri Ave, Unit 2

4905 Shifri Ave, Unit 3

Sunridge Townhomes

Arbors River Oaks Apartments

ReNew Bartlett Village

4817 Durbin Ave

4623 Violet Ave

2595 Reese Point Dr

415 McDermitt Rd
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1058 Avon Rd

4668 Priscilla Ave

7090 Maryland Ct

6511 Patmore Rd

4357 Shadow Leaf Cove S

1459 Marcia Rd

5605 Autumn Valley Dr

2336 Morning Vista Dr

2905 Kenneth St

1619 Ivy Rd
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Northeast Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Memphis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Memphis Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $999 | $7,985 |
| Northeast Memphis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $705 | $2,887 |
| Northeast Memphis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $667 | $3,745 |
| Northeast Memphis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $935 | $3,072 |
| Northeast Memphis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,800 | $2,690 |
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There are currently 187 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northeast Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available Northeast Memphis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Memphis area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Oak Grove Flats priced from $667. Summer Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Northeast Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Flats | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $667 |
| Summer Trace Apartments | The Bonelli | 2BR,1BA | $765 |
| The Summit Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| Covington Hills | CVHA1r | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Greenbrook at Shelby Farms | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $808 |
| The Canopy 2200 | One Bedroom One Bathroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Sycamore Lake | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
| Gramercy Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Mendenhall Gardens | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Highland Chateau | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Memphis, TN
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Memphis area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Sunridge Townhomes in the in the Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Northeast Memphis apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - Renovated Model at Colonial Estates starting at $1,325 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Cordova-Appling neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Memphis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunridge Townhomes | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.69 |
| Colonial Estates | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Poplar Place Townhomes | Lennox | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Enclave at Wolfchase | The Northwestern | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Cordova Creek | B3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| The Landings at Houston Levee | The Delta - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Stella Apartments | Magellan - 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Village of Sycamore Ridge | 2br 1.5ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Oak Grove Flats | 3BR | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Sycamore Lake | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeast Memphis, TN. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, 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 Northeast Memphis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Memphis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Memphis is under $880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Memphis?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Memphis is Summer Trace Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Northeast Memphis costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Memphis?
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 32 regular apartments in Northeast Memphis 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 Northeast Memphis?
Cheap apartments in Northeast Memphis have an average cost of $152 which is $2,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Memphis.
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