Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (27 Rentals)

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321 Pauline St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Pauline St

321 Pauline StMemphis, TN 38104
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SoMa 23
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoMa 23

23 S Pauline StMemphis, TN 38104
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487 Williams Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

487 Williams Ave

487 Williams AveMemphis, TN 38126

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Caprice
2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice

1259 Harbert AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Pontotoc Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pontotoc Gardens

537-539 Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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1058 Peabody Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1058 Peabody Ave

1058 PeabodyMemphis, TN 38104
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Forum Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forum Flats

441 E Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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1162 Peabody Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1162 Peabody Ave

1162 Peabody AveMemphis, TN 38104

South City, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South City area of Memphis, TN is a Studio unit found at The Pulse Apartments priced from $634. 487 Williams Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pulse ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$634
487 Williams Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
Peabody Village2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$895
Faulkner Court Apartments1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$900
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$950
Forum Flats1-C Type B-60%1BR,1BA$973
Bristol On Union Apartment HomesThe Chatsworth, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,315
Urban Loft Co. Memphis- Utilties IncludedThe Urban Loft A1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, TN

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Linden Yards Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $880. The second greatest value South City apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Peabody Village starting at $895 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Medical District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Peabody Village2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.08
Forum Flats1-C Type B-60%1BR,1BA$1.44
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$1.44
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Bristol On Union Apartment HomesThe Williamsburg, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
Faulkner Court Apartments1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.50
Urban Loft Co. Memphis- Utilties IncludedThe Urban Loft D1BR,1BA$3.17
The Pulse ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.59

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South City, Memphis, TN

Ranked #82

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 Cheap South City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South City is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South City?

The cheapest apartment in South City is The Pulse Apartments which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in South City costs $2,255.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South City?

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 29 regular apartments in South City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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