Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Forum Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Crescent Bluff II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff II

10 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Crescent Bluff
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff

25 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Pontotoc Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pontotoc Gardens

537-539 Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Forum Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forum Flats

441 E Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Patterson Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patterson Flats

259 E Butler AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Hope Heights Tower
Studio Apartments

Hope Heights Tower

383 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103
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W.L.
Studio Apartments

W.L.

267 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

101 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Cornerstone Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Flats

113 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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The Washburn
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Washburn

60 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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South Forum, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Forum Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Forum area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Owens Place Townhomes priced from $760. Crescent Bluff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable South Forum apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$760
Crescent Bluff11A501BR,1BA$784
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
The ChiscaA1r1BR,1BA$927
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$950
Forum Flats1-C Type B-60%1BR,1BA$953
Museum LoftsThe Rock-n-Soul1BR,1BA$975
Fielder SquareE2 StudioStudio,1BA$985
South Junction ApartmentsThe EdgeStudio,1BA$999
Lofts at Union AlleyE2Studio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Forum, TN

As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Forum 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 Forum apartment is the 32A60 Model at 2nd Street Flats starting at $1,307 with a $1.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverLofts @ 460 TennesseeRiverLoft 2BR2BR,2BA$1.41
2nd Street Flats32A603BR,2BA$1.23
628 Madison Ave2 bd / 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.35
Lofts at Merchant RowFloor Plan D1BR,1BA$1.47
The WashburnA51BR,1BA$1.28
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.10
Forum Flats1-C Type B-60%1BR,1BA$1.41
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$1.44
Crescent Bluff11A501BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Forum, Memphis, TN

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,025.

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 $2,637.

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 14 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 $127 which is $2,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Forum.

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