Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Memphis, TN from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University District area of Memphis.

property at 3523 Barwood Cir

$850 - $950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 12

3523 Barwood Cir

MemphisTN38122

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411 Tillman St
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Tillman St

411 Tillman StMemphis, TN 38112
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View

3606 Walker AveMemphis, TN 38111
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Serenity at Highland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity at Highland

400 S Highland StMemphis, TN 38111
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastern Heights

281 Johnson Cir WMemphis, TN 38112
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The Marie
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Marie

160 Hayden PlMemphis, TN 38111

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Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Monarch on Highland priced from $600. Greenline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch on HighlandMHLA11BR,1BA$600
Greenline Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
The Landing on the Strip1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
The Tower at Kent1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$910
Den Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, TN

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 378 N Highland St in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at The Annex of Memphis starting at $900 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
378 N Highland St4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$0.53
The Annex of Memphis2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.03
The Nine at Memphis2Bed / 2Bath A2BR,2BA$0.97
Kiwi GojiGoji 1x1 Townhome1BR,1BA$1.84
Den Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.32
Greenline Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Tillman Cove1-B Type A 50% ADA PBV1BR,1BA$1.40
The Tower at Kent1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.55
The Landing on the Strip1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Monarch on HighlandMHLA11BR,1BA$1.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?

The cheapest apartment in University District is Monarch on Highland which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?

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 31 regular apartments in University District 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 University District?

Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $545 which is $815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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