
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (128 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northeast Memphis area of Memphis.


Summer Trace Apartments

Edgewater Apartments

The Meridian Apartments

Avery Park Apartments

Sycamore Lake

The Canopy 2200

Covington Hills

Greenbrook at Shelby Farms

The Stella Apartments
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Mendenhall Gardens

Highland Chateau

Brentwood Apartments

Canterbury Woods Apartments

Deerfield Apartments

6209 Summer Hills Cir, Unit 1

Arbors of Century Center

Village of Sycamore Ridge

240 Flats

1635 Quail Hollow Rd, Unit Whispering Oaks 1 Bedroom Condo
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The Summereast

The Meadows Apartments

MAA Kirby Station

Legacy on Lynnfield - NEWLY UPGRADED

The Glen Townhomes

Fairfax Manor Townhomes

Poplar Place Townhomes

Crescent at Wolfchase Apartment Homes

The Roxbury

The Shift Residences- East Memphis
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2593 Courtney Dr

The Birches Apartment Homes

ReNew Bartlett Village

4817 Durbin Ave

Century Apartments

6774 Enchanted Oak Pl, Unit 3

1772 6th Crompton Square, Unit B

1619 Hopewell Rd

1058 Avon Rd
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6528 Baybrook Ln

6705 Majestic Oak Pl, Unit 6705

2406 Jenwood St

5373 Banbury Ave

Elite Living Residence

Coves at Yale

Countryside North Apartments

The Summit Apartments

The Embassy Apartments

Gramercy Park
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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 | $1,731 | $999 | $7,985 |
| Northeast Memphis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $675 | $2,795 |
| Northeast Memphis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $667 | $3,745 |
| Northeast Memphis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $935 | $3,789 |
| Northeast Memphis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 128 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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. 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 Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Edgewater Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Sycamore Lake | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $786 |
| Covington Hills | CVHA1r | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Summit Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $821 |
| The Canopy 2200 | One Bedroom One Bathroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Greenbrook at Shelby Farms | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Avery Park Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
| Mendenhall Gardens | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Memphis, TN
As of May 30, 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 3x2.5 Medium Model at Legacy on Lynnfield - NEWLY UPGRADED starting at $1,650 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Memphis 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 |
| Legacy on Lynnfield - NEWLY UPGRADED | 3x2.5 Medium | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
| The Landings at Houston Levee | The Brookside - 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Poplar Place Townhomes | Lennox | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Village of Sycamore Ridge | 2brTH 1.5ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.84 |
| The Stella Apartments | Magellan - 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Glen Townhomes | 2 BD | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Oak Grove Flats | 3BR | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Edgewater Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Sycamore Lake | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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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 $875.
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 $675, while the average apartment in Northeast Memphis costs $3,100.
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 17 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 $128 which is $2,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Memphis.
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