Cheap Homes for Rent in South Main Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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South Main, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Main Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Main area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Owens Place Townhomes priced from $760. Exchange Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$760
Exchange Building1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$925
The ChiscaA1r1BR,1BA$927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TN

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Main 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 Main apartment is the A5 Model at The Washburn starting at $1,170 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Main apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverLofts @ 460 TennesseeRiverLoft 2BR2BR,2BA$1.41
The WashburnA51BR,1BA$1.28
Downtown Memphis FlatsMain Street 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
44 S. Front1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.56
266 LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.46
Patterson Flats1-A Type B1BR,1BA$1.27
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.10
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$1.44
Crescent Bluff1 Bedroom 1 Bath 50%1BR,1BA$1.37
Exchange Building1 Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Main

What type of rentals are currently available in South Main?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in South Main, TN with pricing that ranges from $760 to $6,900. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Main ranging from $1,275 to $3,995.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Main ranges from $1,275 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,615.

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