Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (193 Rentals)

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Southeast Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Memphis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Memphis area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at El Dorado priced from $547. Yugo Memphis Southern has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Southeast Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Dorado1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$547
Yugo Memphis Southern4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic4BR,4BA$549
The Residences at LakeviewStudioStudio,1BA$581
Cromwell Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$600
Emberly Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$617
Thompson HeightsAmazing Unit2BR,1BA$650
Creekside Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$651
Mill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$679
Winchester GroveThe Willow - StudioStudio,1BA$684
The Trails at Mt. Moriah1 bed 1 bath F1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Memphis, TN

As of August 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Memphis area is the $0.38 price per square foot Student Housing Per Person Model at 3570 Spottswood Ave in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Southeast Memphis apartment is the Entire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths Model at Student Lofts at Brister starting at $775 with a $0.42 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Memphis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3570 Spottswood AveStudent Housing Per Person5BR,5BA$0.38
Student Lofts at BristerEntire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths1BR,1BA$0.42
Emerald Square4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.75
Emerald Pointe3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom3BR,2.5BA$0.70
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1.5BA$0.69
Plum TreeTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Flairwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.79
Cromwell Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.71
Thompson HeightsAmazing Unit2BR,1BA$0.81
4659 Cottonwood Rd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.91

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Memphis. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Memphis?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Memphis is El Dorado which is listed at $549, while the average apartment in Southeast Memphis costs $12,940.

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 98 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 $728 which is $12,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Memphis.

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