
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $650 (31 Rentals)
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National Rose Co.

Riverside 648

River Tower at South Bluffs

412 E McLemore Ave

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1225 Latham St

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1480 Patton St

340 E Georgia Ave

263 Lucy Ave

The Horizon
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1625 Kansas St

525 Laclede Ave

1113 S 4th St

938-950 Gaiters Park Ln

1106 Latham St

Carolina Terrace
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Crescent Bluff

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Latham Terrace

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Southside, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,192 | $952 | $1,450 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $1,070 | $1,507 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $675 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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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 $695. 285 Lucy Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 Williams Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $695 |
| 285 Lucy Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| The Marine Residence | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,070 |
| National Rose Co. | 302 | Studio, 1BA | $1,152 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Pioneer | 1BR, 1BA | $1,259 |
| Crescent Bluff | 32A60 | 3BR, 2BA | $1,344 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 285 Lucy Ave in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 32A60 Model at Crescent Bluff in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting at $1,344 with a $1.27 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Lucy Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $0.83 |
| Crescent Bluff | 32A60 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.27 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Explorer | 1BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| The Marine Residence | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.73 |
| National Rose Co. | 302 | Studio, 1BA | $2.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Southside is The Marine Residence which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,450.
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 6 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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