Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $700 (7 Rentals)

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property at 1541 Patton St

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1541 Patton St

MemphisTN38106

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN

As of June 21, 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 208 Model at National Rose Co. starting at $2,050 with a $1.72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
285 Lucy Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
National Rose Co.2082BR,2BA$1.72
South Junction ApartmentsThe Trailblazer1BR,1BA$1.64
Crescent Bluff22A602BR,2BA$1.42
The Marine Residence1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 119 Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,830. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $770 to $3,840.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside ranges from $770 to $3,840 with an average monthly rent of $1,657.

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