
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $400 (33 Rentals)
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The Marine Residence

National Rose Co.

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1180 S Main St, Unit Apt 2

State Place at South End

Riverside 648

River Tower at South Bluffs

South Line Studios
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412 E McLemore Ave

494 Walker Ave

1225 Latham St

263 Lucy Ave

Latham Height Apartments

1480 Patton St

340 E Georgia Ave

The Horizon
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482 E Mclemore Ave

1625 Kansas St

1113 S 4th St

525 Laclede Ave

938-950 Gaiters Park Ln

1106 Latham St

Carolina Terrace

Crescent Bluff II
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Crescent Bluff

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GE Patterson Pointe

Montgomery Plaza

Latham Terrace

266 Bond Ave
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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 | $1,205 | $952 | $1,450 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $450 | $1,650 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $600 | $2,775 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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There are currently 33 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 Williams Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 285 Lucy Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Marine Residence | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Trailblazer | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| National Rose Co. | 208 | 2BR,2BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN
As of June 24, 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 in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the The Trailblazer Model at South Junction Apartments starting at $1,420 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. 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 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Trailblazer | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Crescent Bluff | 22A60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Marine Residence | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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 $1,862.
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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