
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peabody Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (203 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Peabody area of Memphis.


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The Gilmore Apartments

Village Square

31 S McLean Blvd

2922 Hale Ave

1048 E McLemore Ave

1760 Foster Ave

2766 Union Ave
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2766 Union Ave

2917 Yale Ave

Central Gardens

2766 Union Ave

2766 Union Ave

2766 Union Ave

244 S Cleveland St

1640 Monroe Ave

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1278 Saxon Ave

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1536 Tutwiler Ave

Peabody Place

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Audubon Downs

1988-1990 Walker Ave

Overton Place

2051 Peabody Ave

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Stonewall Apartments

1205 Vance Ave
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Idlewild Terrace

159 N Belvedere Blvd

2300 Elzey Ave

528 East Dr

Marilyn on Monroe

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Peabody, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peabody?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Studio Apartments | $977 | $634 | $2,079 |
| Peabody 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $695 | $2,300 |
| Peabody 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $725 | $3,400 |
| Peabody 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $825 | $6,316 |
| Peabody 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $1,500 | $6,785 |
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There are currently 203 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Peabody Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Peabody area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 165 N Merton priced from $550. Melrose Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 N Merton | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Melrose Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Gilmore Apartments | Studio Available 276sf | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| 1154 Wilson St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Barron Court | Barron Court 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $702 |
| Village Square | 2054 #1 | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| 31 S McLean Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Central Gardens | Studio One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Pulse Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Parkside Poplar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, TN
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.94 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Barksdale Flats in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 65 N Belvedere Blvd starting at $1,350 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barksdale Flats | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 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 |
| Audubon Downs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Parkside Poplar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 1154 Wilson St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Barron Court | Barron Court 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peabody Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Peabody?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Peabody is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Peabody?
The cheapest apartment in Peabody is 165 N Merton which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Peabody costs $4,520.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Peabody?
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 86 regular apartments in Peabody 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 Peabody?
Cheap apartments in Peabody have an average cost of $560 which is $3,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peabody.
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