Cheap Homes for Rent in Southern Shelby County Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $800 (17 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 Ridge-New priced from $599. The District Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Southern Shelby County apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Ridge-New1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$599
The District ApartmentsUptown - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$649
Windsor Place1X1A1BR,1BA$675
Emerald Park-New1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$699
Pinebrook Pointe-New1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Shelby County, TN

As of November 09, 2025 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-New in the in the Oakhaven neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Southern Shelby County apartment is the 2 Bedroom w/ Den Model at Shadowbrook Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.69 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 Pointe-New3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom3BR,2.5BA$0.70
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1.5BA$0.69
Plum TreeTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Cedar Run Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Emerald Park-New2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Hickory ForestTwo Bed Flat Bottom2BR,1BA$1.12
Emerald Ridge-New2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Pinebrook Pointe-New1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Windsor Place1X1A1BR,1BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Shelby County

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

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Southern Shelby County, TN with pricing that ranges from $599 to $6,948. There are also 248 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southern Shelby County ranging from $805 to $15,000.

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 $805 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,833.

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