
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Rhodes Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $400 (66 Rentals)
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Audubon Park Place

Cherry Creek Apartments

Woodtrail Apartment

Imperial Arms Apartments

3604 Douglass Ave

Azure Place Apartments

Sherwood Flats

Getwell Pointe Apartments

3656 Kearney Ave
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3654 Kearney Ave, Unit Left Unit - Kathy, Unit Left Unit - Kathy

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Southern Place

1401 Alamo St

Southern Grove

Addison 1 Apartments

Campus View

Cedar Creek Apartments

The Belle

1677 Echles St
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Cherry Gardens

2705-2715 Cherry Rd

Thompson Heights

Barron Court

University Crossings

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732 S Greer St

The Willows - Newly Renovated

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Brister Place
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Eden Pointe

Southern Place West

Carnes Manor

692 Tiger Estates Dr

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The Junction

3221 Choctaw Ave

3219 Choctaw Ave

Cottonwood Apartments
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1500 Echles St

3885 Spottswood Ave

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The Embassy Apartments

1439 Semmes St

Champaign Place

3449 Southern Ave, Unit 3453 - 102, Unit 3453 - 102

642 Safari Dr

3458 Radford Rd
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South Rhodes, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Rhodes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Rhodes Studio Apartments | $695 | $695 | $695 |
| South Rhodes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $858 | $649 | $995 |
| South Rhodes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $775 | $1,200 |
| South Rhodes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $715 | $1,495 |
| South Rhodes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $954 | $640 | $1,420 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Rhodes Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available South Rhodes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Rhodes area of Memphis, TN is a 4 Beds unit found at Yugo Memphis Southern priced from $599. Barron Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable South Rhodes apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Memphis Southern | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic | 4BR,4BA | $599 |
| Barron Court | Barron Court 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $665 |
| Audubon Park Place | Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Cherry Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Junction | The Commuter | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| Imperial Arms Apartments | Imperial Arms | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Woodtrail Apartment | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Azure Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Getwell Pointe Apartments | Free Application Fee this Weekend/ No Se Cobrar... | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| University Highlands Apartments | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rhodes, TN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Rhodes area is the $0.38 price per square foot Entire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths Model at Student Lofts at Brister in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value South Rhodes apartment is the Free Application Fee this Weekend/ No Se Cobrar... Model at Sherwood Flats starting at $1,100 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Rhodes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Lofts at Brister | Entire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| Sherwood Flats | Free Application Fee this Weekend/ No Se Cobrar... | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Woodtrail Apartment | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Southern Place | 2BR 1.5BTH/TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Spottswood Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Imperial Arms Apartments | Imperial Arms | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Addison Apartments II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| University Highlands Apartments | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Yugo Memphis Southern | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Plus | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Barron Court | Barron Court 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Rhodes, Memphis, TN
Ranked #84
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Rhodes Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Rhodes?
The cheapest apartment in South Rhodes is Cherry Creek Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Rhodes costs $1,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Rhodes?
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 5 regular apartments in South Rhodes 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 Rhodes?
Cheap apartments in South Rhodes have an average cost of $242 which is $858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Rhodes.
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