Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Memphis, TN (157 Rentals)

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Orleans Station
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$1,403 - $1,628

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Base Rent$1,403 - $1,628

Total Monthly Price$1,403 - $1,628
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Orleans Station

694 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103
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property at 1261 Central Ave
$975

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1261 Central Ave, Unit 4

1261 Central Ave
MemphisTN38104
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property at 1277 Carr Ave
$775
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1277 Carr Ave

MemphisTN38104
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property at 1195 Dorothy Pl
$900
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1195 Dorothy Pl

MemphisTN38104
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1260 Vinton Ave
Studio Apartments

1260 Vinton Ave

1260 Vinton AveMemphis, TN 38104
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765 E Tate Ave
Studio Apartments

765 E Tate Ave

765 E Tate AveMemphis, TN 38126
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750 Tate Ave
Studio Apartments

750 Tate Ave

750 Tate AveMemphis, TN 38126
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776 Tate Ave
Studio Apartments

776 Tate Ave

776 Tate AveMemphis, TN 38126
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580 McKinley St
2 Bedroom Apartments

580 McKinley St

580 McKinley StMemphis, TN 38126

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Presley Place
Studio Apartments

Presley Place

697 St Paul AveMemphis, TN 38126
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684 Tate Ave
Studio Apartments

684 Tate Ave

684 Tate AveMemphis, TN 38126
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679 Tate Ave
Studio Apartments

679 Tate Ave

679 Tate AveMemphis, TN 38126
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785 Polk Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

785 Polk Ave

785 Polk AveMemphis, TN 38126
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811 Polk Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 Polk Ave

811 Polk AveMemphis, TN 38126
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376 Boyd St
Studio Apartments

376 Boyd St

376 Boyd StMemphis, TN 38126
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660 Tate Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

660 Tate Ave

660 Tate AveMemphis, TN 38126
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367 Boyd St
Studio Apartments

367 Boyd St

367 Boyd StMemphis, TN 38126
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877 Polk Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

877 Polk Ave

877 Polk AveMemphis, TN 38126

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364 Cossitt Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

364 Cossitt Pl

364 Cossitt PlMemphis, TN 38126
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783 Porter St
Studio Apartments

783 Porter St

783 Porter StMemphis, TN 38126
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379 Orleans St
Studio Apartments

379 Orleans St

379 Orleans StMemphis, TN 38126
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785 Porter St
Studio Apartments

785 Porter St

785 Porter StMemphis, TN 38126
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371 S Orleans St
2 Bedroom Apartments

371 S Orleans St

371 S Orleans StMemphis, TN 38126

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South City, Memphis, TN

Ranked #84

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about South City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South City area of Memphis, TN?

As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 157 available South City apartments priced from $634 to $2,415, with an average monthly rent of $1,171.

How much are Studio apartments in South City?

There are currently 85 Studio Apartments in South City with rent ranges from $634 to $833 with an average price of $810.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South City ranges from $650 to $1,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,081.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South City range from $880 to $2,173. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,390.

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