
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Rhodes Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $400 (81 Rentals)
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Thompson Heights

770 Brower St

Audubon Park Place

2715 Cherry Rd

3563 Southern Ave, Unit 21

Cherry Creek Apartments

University Crossings

Azure Place Apartments

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Imperial Arms Apartments

605 Patterson St

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900 Brower St

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1677 Echles St

3121 Douglass Ave

University Crossings

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1297 S Prescott St

The Willows - Newly Renovated
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Southern Place West

3181 Radford Rd

692 Tiger Estates Dr
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1623 Harville St

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3885 Spottswood Ave

732 S Greer St

3518 Hendricks Ave

3336 Southern Ave

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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 | $993 | $745 | $1,199 |
| South Rhodes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $914 | $600 | $1,409 |
| South Rhodes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $650 | $1,680 |
| South Rhodes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $759 | $1,395 |
| South Rhodes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $599 | $1,775 |
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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. Thompson Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. 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 |
| Thompson Heights | Amazing Unit | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Audubon Park Place | Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Barron Court | Barron Court 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Cherry Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| University Crossings | Brister 1b/1b | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Azure Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Woodtrail Apartment | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Junction | The Boxcar | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Imperial Arms Apartments | Imperial Arms | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Rhodes, TN
As of January 25, 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 Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with In-Unit Washe... Model at Sherwood Flats starting at $1,165 with a $1.04 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 | Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with In-Unit Washe... | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Spottswood Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Imperial Arms Apartments | Imperial Arms | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| The Nine | 2Bed / 2Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Woodtrail Apartment | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Thompson Heights | Amazing Unit | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Yugo Memphis Southern | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Plus | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Barron Court | Barron Court 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| University Crossings | Brister 1b/1b | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Rhodes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Rhodes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Rhodes is under $895.
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 $775, while the average apartment in South Rhodes costs $1,460.
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 23 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 $600 which is $860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Rhodes.
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