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4766 James Kent Ct

MemphisTN38118
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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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Southern Shelby County, Memphis, TN Local Guide

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 Emerald Park Apartments priced from $625. Pinebrook Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $626. Here are the most affordable Southern Shelby County apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Park Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$625
Pinebrook Pointe1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$626
Emerald Ridge Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$650
The District ApartmentsUptown - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$694
Lakes at Ridgeway1 BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$750
The Residence Village Green1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Cedar Run1x11BR,1BA$785
Windsor Place1X1W1BR,1BA$785
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom Basic2BR,1BA$830
Hickory Farms1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Shelby County, TN

As of September 07, 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 Cherry-2 bedroom 1330 SQ FT Model at MONTICELLO starting at $1,330 with a $1.00 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
MONTICELLOCherry-2 bedroom 1330 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.00
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1.5BA$0.69
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Twin Oaks2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom TH2BR,1BA$0.87
The District ApartmentsMidtown - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.03
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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southern Shelby County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southern Shelby County is at The Villas at Germantown Apartments listed at $1,213.

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 $625 at Emerald Park Apartments.

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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