
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

How much does it cost to rent a home in South Main?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Main 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,382 | $1,790 | $3,700 |
South Main 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
South Main 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Main Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Exchange Building | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
The Chisca | A1r | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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RiverLofts @ 460 Tennessee | RiverLoft 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Washburn | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Downtown Memphis Flats | Main Street 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
44 S. Front | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
266 Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Patterson Flats | 1-A Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Owens Place Townhomes | 1 Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Crescent Bluff | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Exchange Building | 1 Bedroom Medium | 1BR,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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