
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Forum Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (53 Rentals)
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414 E McLemore Ave, Unit 2

607 E McLemore Ave, Unit 2

Owens Place Townhomes

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660 Tate Ave, Unit Ground Floor

273 Gaston Ave

Linden Yards Apartments

639 Mississippi Blvd

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628 Madison Ave

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The Oliver Luxury Apartments

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1024 S Wellington St

Cleaborn Pointe at Heritage Senior Apartments

487 Williams Ave

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South Forum, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Forum?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Forum Studio Apartments | $1,106 | $560 | $1,614 |
| South Forum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $525 | $2,285 |
| South Forum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $600 | $5,096 |
| South Forum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,020 | $3,305 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Forum Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available South Forum Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Forum area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 487 Williams Ave priced from $750. Owens Place Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable South Forum apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 Williams Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Edison Park | One Bedroom High-Rise | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Linden Yards Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| 280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| South Main Artspace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
| Forum Flats | 1-C Type B-60% | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
| 266 Lofts | A1 Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Forum, TN
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Forum area is the $1.36 price per square foot Floor Plan A Model at Lofts at Merchant Row in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value South Forum apartment is the WAS-A12 Model at The Washburn starting at $1,150 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Forum apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Merchant Row | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| The Washburn | WAS-A12 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Downtown YMCA Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 628 Madison Ave | 1 bd / 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| South Main Artspace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Linden Yards Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Crescent Bluff | 22A60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Forum Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Forum?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Forum is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Forum?
The cheapest apartment in South Forum is Owens Place Townhomes which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in South Forum costs $2,853.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Forum?
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 51 regular apartments in South Forum 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 Forum?
Cheap apartments in South Forum have an average cost of $544 which is $2,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Forum.
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