Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Riverside 648
Studio Apartments

Riverside 648

648 Riverside BlvdMemphis, TN 38103
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South Line Studios
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Line Studios

671 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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494 Walker Ave
Studio Apartments

494 Walker Ave

494 Walker AveMemphis, TN 38126
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1225 Latham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1225 Latham St

1225 Latham StMemphis, TN 38106
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1480 Patton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1480 Patton St

1480 Patton StMemphis, TN 38106
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263 Lucy Ave
Studio Apartments

263 Lucy Ave

263 Lucy AveMemphis, TN 38106
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The Horizon
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Horizon

717 Riverside BlvdMemphis, TN 38103

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1625 Kansas St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Kansas St

1625 Kansas StMemphis, TN 38109
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525 Laclede Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

525 Laclede Ave

525 Laclede AveMemphis, TN 38126
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1113 S 4th St
Studio Apartments

1113 S 4th St

1113 S 4th StMemphis, TN 38126
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1106 Latham St
Studio Apartments

1106 Latham St

1106 Latham StMemphis, TN 38126
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Carolina Terrace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Terrace

699 Meditation LnMemphis, TN 38103
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Crescent Bluff II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff II

10 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Crescent Bluff
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff

25 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Lyons Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Ridge Apartments

1633 Pennsylvania StMemphis, TN 38109
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Colorado
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colorado

24 W ColoradoMemphis, TN 38106

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Latham Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Latham Terrace

855 S 4th StMemphis, TN 38126
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266 Bond Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

266 Bond Ave

266 Bond AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Montgomery Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Plaza

1395 Pennsylvania StMemphis, TN 38106

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 487 Williams Ave priced from $750. Crescent Bluff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
487 Williams Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Crescent Bluff11A501BR,1BA$799
285 Lucy Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
South Junction ApartmentsThe Trailblazer1BR,1BA$1,420
The Marine Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 285 Lucy Ave starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the South Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Marine Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
285 Lucy Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
South Junction ApartmentsThe Trailblazer1BR,1BA$1.64
Crescent Bluff22A602BR,2BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Crescent Bluff which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 4 regular apartments in Southside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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