Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $550 (72 Rentals)

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$900
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1195 Dorothy Pl

MemphisTN38104

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$975
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585 E Parkway S, Unit 3

585 E Parkway S
MemphisTN38104

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property at 1261 Central Ave
$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1261 Central Ave, Unit 4

1261 Central Ave
MemphisTN38104
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property at 2089 S Parkway E
$1,000

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2089 S Parkway E

MemphisTN38114

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Cheapest Available South Memphis Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the South Memphis area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds home found at 2461 Lowell Ave priced from $750. 2426 Boyle Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable South Memphis homes for rent in Memphis, TN:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2461 Lowell Ave2461 Lowell Ave2BR, 1BA$750
2426 Boyle Ave2426 Boyle Ave2BR, 1BA$795
3669 Hillbrook Rd3669 Hillbrook Rd2BR, 1BA$890
4040 Trevathan Cir4040 Trevathan Cir3BR, 1BA$900
151 Clower Rd151 Clower Rd2BR, 1BA$1,005
2325 Riley Ave2325 Riley Ave3BR, 1BA$1,025

Best Value Homes for Rent in South Memphis, TN

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the South Memphis area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3911 Hermitage Dr Model at 3911 Hermitage Dr in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South Memphis rental home is the 3836 Blue Jay Rd Model at 3836 Blue Jay Rd in the South Memphis neighborhood starting at $1,590 with a $0.90 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Memphis homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3911 Hermitage Dr3911 Hermitage Dr4BR, 2BA$0.99
3836 Blue Jay Rd3836 Blue Jay Rd5BR, 2BA$0.90
5157 Depanne Rd5157 Depanne Rd3BR, 2BA$0.83
893 Linwood Rd893 Linwood Rd3BR, 1BA$0.91
4628 Windward Dr4628 Windward Dr3BR, 2BA$0.89
4040 Trevathan Cir4040 Trevathan Cir3BR, 1BA$0.68
384 Lillian Dr384 Lillian Dr3BR, 1BA$0.91
2325 Riley Ave2325 Riley Ave3BR, 1BA$0.87
3669 Hillbrook Rd3669 Hillbrook Rd2BR, 1.5BA$0.98
2461 Lowell Ave2461 Lowell Ave2BR, 1BA$0.97

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South Memphis, Memphis, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Memphis

What type of rentals are currently available in South Memphis?

There are currently 509 Apartments for Rent in South Memphis, TN with pricing that ranges from $547 to $8,799. There are also 222 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Memphis ranging from $550 to $4,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Memphis ranges from $550 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,505.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Memphis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Memphis range from $884 to $3,920, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,014.

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