Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southern Shelby County Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $800 (21 Rentals)

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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 Emerald Park Apartments priced from $650. 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
Emerald Park Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Emerald Ridge Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Pinebrook Pointe1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$675
The District ApartmentsDowntown - 1Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
The Residence Village Green1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Shelby County, TN

As of July 09, 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
Ridgeway PinesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Twin Oaks2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom TH2BR,1BA$0.87
Emerald Park Apartments2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Windsor Place2X2C2BR,2BA$0.93
Aspen Parc2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Emerald Ridge Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Shelby County

What type of rentals are currently available in Southern Shelby County?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Southern Shelby County, TN with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,159. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Shelby County ranging from $895 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southern Shelby County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southern Shelby County ranges from $895 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,977.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southern Shelby County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southern Shelby County range from $949 to $3,101, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,590.

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