
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $715 (96 Rentals)


Creekside Meadows

Cherry Creek Apartments

Flairwood Apartments

Emberly (NEW)

Brentwood Parc

2551 Arlington Ave

The Residences at Lakeview

Emerald Ridge

Aspen Parc
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Faronia Square

Twin Oaks

Oakwood Meadows Estates

Shadowbrook Townhomes

Ruby Oaks Apartments

2988 Danville Rd

3065 Brisdane St

Colonial Village Apartments

Sherwood Flats

2325 Riley Ave
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2717 Carnes Ave

Azure Place Apartments

4100 Chippewa Rd

The Boulevard

The Parkway

Ridgeway Pines

5572 Lochinvar Dr

Emerald Park

Crossings at Fox Meadows

Emerald Pointe
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Emerald Square

The Posts

Sutton at Shelby

939 Seattle St

Autumn Ridge Apartments

3035 Meadows Ln

3103 Greenbranch Dr

Cedar Mill Apartments & Townhouses

5792 Jardin Pl

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Hickory Forest

1936 E McLemore Ave

3632 Cromwell Cove

Cherry Gardens

Ivy Chase Apartments

Camellia - Magnolia Gardens Apartments

Pineland Apartments

Presidential West Apartments

Alpha Renaissance Apartments

Summit Park Apartments
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Southeast Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Memphis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Memphis Studio Apartments | $913 | $547 | $1,814 |
| Southeast Memphis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $577 | $2,818 |
| Southeast Memphis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $625 | $3,745 |
Southeast Memphis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $715 | $3,218 |
| Southeast Memphis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $640 | $2,300 |
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College Life in Memphis: Affordable Neighborhoods Where Students Rent and Thrive
Where do Memphis students actually live? Our local expert reveals the best affordable neighborhoods to rent near U of M, Rhodes, and CBU. Get local tips & save on rent!
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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Memphis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Memphis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Memphis is under $684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Memphis?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Memphis is Creekside Meadows which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southeast Memphis costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Memphis?
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 246 regular apartments in Southeast Memphis 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 Southeast Memphis?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Memphis have an average cost of $182 which is $1,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Memphis.
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