Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Shelby County Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (66 Rentals)

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Inland Suites Lamar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Inland Suites Lamar

3913 Lamar AveMemphis, TN 38118
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Windsor Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Place

5267 Knight Arnold RdMemphis, TN 38118
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Verano Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verano Townhomes

4544 Willow Creek DrMemphis, TN 38118
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Corner Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corner Park

4150 Winchester RdMemphis, TN 38118
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Dogwood Trace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dogwood Trace

4635 Forest Oak WayMemphis, TN 38118

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Cheapest Available Southern Shelby County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Shelby County area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Pinebrook Pointe priced from $626. Emerald Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Southern Shelby County apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinebrook Pointe1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$626
Emerald Ridge Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Emerald Park Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Lakes at Ridgeway1 BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$750
The Residence Village Green1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Park at Paisley1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$760
Ashland Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$782
Cedar Run1x11BR,1BA$785
Hickory Farms1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
The Bowery1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$808

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Shelby County, TN

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Shelby County area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Model at Emerald Pointe in the in the Oakhaven neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Southern Shelby County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ridgewyck Townhomes starting at $1,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Oakhaven neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Shelby County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emerald Pointe3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom3BR,2.5BA$0.70
Ridgewyck Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1.5BA$0.69
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Ashland Lakes ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Twin Oaks2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom TH2BR,1BA$0.87
Emerald Park Apartments2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Aspen Parc2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Pinebrook Pointe1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Emerald Ridge Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Shelby County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Shelby County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Shelby County Apartment is $626 at Pinebrook Pointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Shelby County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Shelby County is starting from $825 at Cedar Run.

What is the most affordable Southern Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Shelby County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Ridge Apartments and starts from $949.

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