
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Memphis, TN (55 Rentals)


Gayoso House & Pembroke Square

The Oliver Luxury Apartments

The Landing Residences

South Line at Central Station

Downtown Memphis Flats

Lofts at Union Alley

Metro67

The Chisca

Museum Lofts
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266 Lofts

Number 10 Main

280 Vance Flats

Lofts at Merchant Row

Pressbox Lofts

Owens Place Townhomes

66 Monroe Ave

Exchange Building

Radio Center Flats

The Shrine Building
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The Lofts at Union Alley

Potters Lofts Condominiums

66 S Front St

8 S Main St

Nettleton Condos

316-324 S Front St

The Farrington

Machine Shop

One One O'Six Lofts

324 E Georgia Ave
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Chickasaw Bluffs

Court Square Building

South Line Studios

327 Pontotoc Ave

10 Main St

Riverview Lofts

South Main Artspace Lofts

Crescent Bluff

Patterson Flats

The Washburn
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W.L.

Cornerstone Flats

50 Peabody Place

Van Vleet Flats

Annex Lofts

99 Front Apartments

Main Street Flats

Pembroke Square Apartments

RiverLofts @ 460 Tennessee
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South Main, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Main?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Main Studio Apartments | $1,190 | $914 | $1,710 |
South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $760 | $2,247 |
| South Main 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $945 | $4,900 |
| South Main 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $1,020 | $2,940 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Main Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Largest Available South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Main area of Memphis, TN is found at Lofts at Merchant Row and is listed at 1,250 square feet priced from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Merchant Row | Floor Plan A | 1,250 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Metro67 | Soho 7 | 1,158 Sq Ft | $1,905 |
| Gayoso House & Pembroke Square | Pembroke Square- A6.2 | 976 Sq Ft | $1,635 |
| The Chisca | A8 | 953 Sq Ft | $1,477 |
| Museum Lofts | The Delta | 830 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Innovator | 826 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| 266 Lofts | A1 Phase II | 790 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
| South Line at Central Station | 1x1 | 755 Sq Ft | $1,320 |
| The Landing Residences | A3 | 749 Sq Ft | $2,247 |
| Downtown Memphis Flats | Barboro 1 Bedroom | 725 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
Cheapest Available South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Main of Memphis, TN is the 1 Bed Flat Model starting from $760 at Owens Place Townhomes. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Main is currently $1,471. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | $760 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | $784 |
| The Chisca | A1r | $927 |
| 280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | $950 |
| 266 Lofts | A1 Phase II | $1,000 |
| Museum Lofts | The Stax | $1,000 |
| Downtown Memphis Flats | Barboro 1 Bedroom | $1,125 |
| Gayoso House & Pembroke Square | Gayoso House - gh-A12 | $1,225 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Pioneer | $1,249 |
| 50 Peabody Place | 50 Peabody - A1 | $1,263 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Main Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Main with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Main is at Owens Place Townhomes listed at $760.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Main Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Main is $1,471.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Main Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Main is a 1,250 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at Lofts at Merchant Row.
What is the average size for South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Main is currently 1,023 sq ft.
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