
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Jude Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the St Jude area of Memphis.


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Uptown Square Apartments

Indigo Riverview

Helix at the District - Utilities Included

896 N Dunlap St

Bickford Square Apartments

The Chisca

Iris Luxury Apartments

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Fielder Square

The Commonwealth

676 Marshall Ave

Pressbox Lofts

628 Madison Ave

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The Oliver Luxury Apartments

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W.L.

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Jefferson Place

703 N 3rd St

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310 Jones St

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Radio Center Flats

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679 Leath St

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St Jude, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Jude?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $560 | $1,710 |
| St Jude 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $525 | $2,332 |
| St Jude 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $750 | $4,700 |
| St Jude 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $995 | $3,453 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the St Jude Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available St Jude Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Jude area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenlaw Apartments priced from $750. Uptown Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable St Jude apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Uptown Square Apartments | Studio - Handicapped | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| Edison Park | One Bedroom High-Rise | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Indigo Riverview | Powell | Studio,1BA | $827 |
| Helix at the District - Utilities Included | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| The Chisca | A1r | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| Uptown Flats | 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Iris Luxury Apartments | S01 | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| 266 Lofts | A1 Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Jude, TN
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Jude area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value St Jude apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at 44 S. Front starting at $1,850 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Jude apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Square Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 44 S. Front | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Lofts at Merchant Row | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| 266 Lofts | B1 Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 628 Madison Ave | 2 bd / 2 ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Downtown Memphis Flats | Barboro 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Uptown Flats | 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Helix at the District - Utilities Included | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Jude Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Jude?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Jude is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Jude?
The cheapest apartment in St Jude is Uptown Square Apartments which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in St Jude costs $2,636.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Jude?
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 157 regular apartments in St Jude that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St Jude?
Cheap apartments in St Jude have an average cost of $733 which is $1,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Jude.
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