
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bluff Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Longview Gardens

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Owens Place Townhomes

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The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place Apartments

Linden Yards Apartments

Exchange Building

Azur Tower

Studio Rasa

The Chisca

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Fielder Square

Downtown Memphis Flats

Courtyard @ 1161 Poplar

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The Marine Residence
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South Line at Central Station

628 Madison Ave

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The Tennessee Brewery Apartments

Arbors Harbor Town

The Landing Residences
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50 Peabody Place

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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 |
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South Bluff Studio Apartments | $1,124 | $560 | $1,990 |
South Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $525 | $2,400 |
South Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $574 | $6,500 |
South Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $1,020 | $3,350 |
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There are currently 42 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 Studio unit found at Edison Park priced from $560. Longview Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $574. Here are the most affordable South Bluff apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Edison Park | One Bedroom 240sqft | Studio,1BA | $560 |
Longview Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $574 |
Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
The Drew | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place Apartments | Greenlaw 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Linden Yards Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
Pressbox Lofts | Times New Roman | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Peabody Village | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Exchange Building | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Azur Tower | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bluff, TN
As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bluff area is the $1.41 price per square foot RiverLoft 2BR Model at RiverLofts @ 460 Tennessee in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Bluff apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence starting at $1,850 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the South 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. |
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RiverLofts @ 460 Tennessee | RiverLoft 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Marine Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
628 Madison Ave | 2 bd / 2 ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Linden Yards Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Peabody Village | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Longview Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place Apartments | Greenlaw 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Drew | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Bluff, Memphis, TN
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Memphis, TN. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the South Bluff Neighborhood in Memphis, TN
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $925.
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 $2,389.
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 48 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 $118 which is $2,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bluff.
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