
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southside area of Memphis.


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The Marine Residence

National Rose Co.

Willie Mitchell Apartments

State Place at South End

Riverside 648

River Tower at South Bluffs

412 E McLemore Ave
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South Line Studios

494 Walker Ave

1225 Latham St

Latham Height Apartments

1480 Patton St

263 Lucy Ave

340 E Georgia Ave

The Horizon
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482 E Mclemore Ave

1625 Kansas St

525 Laclede Ave

1113 S 4th St

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

Colorado

Latham Terrace

266 Bond Ave

Montgomery Plaza
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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 | $1,190 | $952 | $1,450 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $1,230 | $1,557 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $600 | $2,830 |
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There are currently 32 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 Willie Mitchell Apartments priced from $650. Crescent Bluff has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Mitchell Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Crescent Bluff | 11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Edge | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| National Rose Co. | 207 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Marine Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 22A60 Model at Crescent Bluff starting at $1,145 with a $1.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Crescent Bluff | 22A60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| National Rose Co. | 207 | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
| Willie Mitchell Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| South Junction Apartments | The Edge | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
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 $784, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,930.
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 12 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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