Cheap Homes for Rent in South City Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $900 (12 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Azur Tower priced from $775. Pulse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
PulseA11BR,1BA$779
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
Peabody Village2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$895
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, TN

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2C Type B PBV Model at Forum Flats in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value South City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Linden Yards Apartments starting at $880 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis 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.
Forum Flats2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2C Type B PBV2BR,2BA$1.04
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Peabody Village2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.08
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Bristol On Union Apartment HomesThe Chatsworth, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$1.44
PulseA11BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about South City

What type of rentals are currently available in South City?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in South City, TN with pricing that ranges from $634 to $3,300. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South City ranging from $925 to $2,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South City ranges from $925 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,560.

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