Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pinch District Memphis, TN from $500 (27 Rentals)

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April Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

April Woods

262 Chelsea AveMemphis, TN 38107
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The Kendall
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kendall

1018 N 7th StMemphis, TN 38107
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Looney Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Looney Apartments

693 Looney AveMemphis, TN 38107
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Uptown Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Flats

627 N Main StMemphis, TN 38107
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Jefferson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Place

560 S Jefferson PlMemphis, TN 38105
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Hope Heights Tower
Studio Apartments

Hope Heights Tower

383 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

101 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Cornerstone Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Flats

113 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Pinch District, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pinch District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pinch District area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Helix at the District priced from $750. Greenlaw Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Pinch District apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helix at the District1S1BR,1BA$750
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$795
628 Madison AveSmall StudioStudio,1BA$850
Edison ParkTwo Bedroom High-RiseStudio,1BA$865
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$895
Indigo RiverviewEmoryStudio,1BA$923
Exchange Building1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$925
Uptown Square Apartments1 Bedroom - Urban1BR,1BA$930
Fielder SquareE2 StudioStudio,1BA$942
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place ApartmentsMetropolitan Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pinch District, TN

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pinch District area is the $1.47 price per square foot Folio + Loft Model at Pressbox Lofts in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Pinch District apartment is the 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pinch District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pressbox LoftsFolio + Loft2BR,2BA$1.47
Court Square Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.44
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place ApartmentsMetropolitan Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
628 Madison Ave2 bd / 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.35
The WashburnA51BR,1BA$1.28
Edison ParkTwo Bedroom High-RiseStudio ,1BA$1.20
Uptown Square Apartments2 Bedroom - Elvis Building2BR,1BA$1.45
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Helix at the District1S1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pinch District, Memphis, TN

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Memphis, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Pinch District, Memphis, and the greater Memphis area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Pinch District Neighborhood in Memphis, TN

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pinch District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pinch District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pinch District is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pinch District?

The cheapest apartment in Pinch District is Helix at the District which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Pinch District costs $1,821.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pinch District?

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 25 regular apartments in Pinch District 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 Pinch District?

Cheap apartments in Pinch District have an average cost of $172 which is $1,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pinch District.

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