
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bluff Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $700 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Bluff area of Memphis.


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W.L.

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284 Gaston Ave

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107 S Front St

413 S Main St

510 City House Ct
South Bluff, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bluff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bluff Studio Apartments | $1,224 | $952 | $1,636 |
| South Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $760 | $2,372 |
| South Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $945 | $5,096 |
| South Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,020 | $3,305 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Bluff Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available South Bluff Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bluff area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Owens Place Townhomes priced from $760. Crescent Bluff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Bluff apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Forum Flats | 1-C Type B-60% | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
| South Main Artspace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Fielder Square | E2 Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 266 Lofts | A1 Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Museum Lofts | The Stax | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Lofts at Union Alley | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,058 |
| Downtown Memphis Flats | Barboro 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bluff, TN
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bluff area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,598. The second greatest value South Bluff apartment is the Floor Plan A Model at Lofts at Merchant Row starting at $1,695 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bluff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Lofts at Merchant Row | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Downtown YMCA Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 266 Lofts | B1 Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| South Main Artspace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Downtown Memphis Flats | Barboro 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Forum Flats | 1-C Type B-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bluff Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Bluff?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Bluff is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bluff?
The cheapest apartment in South Bluff is Owens Place Townhomes which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in South Bluff costs $2,810.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bluff?
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 37 regular apartments in South Bluff 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 South Bluff?
Cheap apartments in South Bluff have an average cost of $799 which is $2,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bluff.
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