
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Jude Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the St Jude area of Memphis.


Helix at the District - Utilities Included

Greenlaw Apartments

Uptown Square Apartments

896 N Dunlap St

Indigo Riverview

Bickford Square Apartments

Iris Luxury Apartments

Conwood Flats Apartment Homes

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The Chisca
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Lofts at Union Alley

Number 10 Main

266 Lofts

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Court Square Apartments

Harbor Side at Conwood Flats Apartments

628 Madison Ave

109 N Main St

Fielder Square

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699 N 5th St, Unit 2

Downtown Memphis Flats
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670 Madison Ave

437 Monroe Ave, Unit 106

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The Landing Residences

The Oliver Luxury Apartments

Pressbox Lofts

The Commonwealth

288 Leath St

April Woods

Claridge House Condominiums

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Exchange Building

703 N 3rd St

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W.L.

Jefferson Place

Uptown Flats

Hope Heights Tower

Faulkner Court Apartments

310 Jones St
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Radio Center Flats

Annex Lofts

Main Street Flats

Cornerstone Flats

679 Leath St

Printer's Alley Lofts

401 N Manassas St

Van Vleet Flats

Burkle and Main
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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 | $1,082 | $560 | $1,642 |
| St Jude 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $525 | $2,400 |
| St Jude 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $750 | $5,900 |
| St Jude 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $995 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 58 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 1 Bed unit found at 288 Leath St priced from $625. Helix at the District - Utilities Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable St Jude apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 Leath St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Helix at the District - Utilities Included | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 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 |
| Claridge House Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Indigo Riverview | Powell | Studio,1BA | $851 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| Iris Luxury Apartments | S01 | Studio,1BA | $906 |
| Conwood Flats Apartment Homes | S6 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Jude, TN
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Jude area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,776. 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 | $1.22 |
| 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 |
| Downtown YMCA Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| 266 Lofts | B1 Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 628 Madison Ave | 1 bd / 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Number 10 Main | NTM-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Downtown Memphis Flats | Barboro 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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 $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Jude?
The cheapest apartment in St Jude is 288 Leath St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in St Jude costs $2,694.
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 185 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 $740 which is $1,954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Jude.
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