Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Memphis, TN from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the University District area of Memphis.

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411 Tillman St
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Tillman St

411 Tillman StMemphis, TN 38112
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Campus View
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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Eastern Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastern Heights

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

The Marie

160 Hayden PlMemphis, TN 38111

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University District, Memphis, TN Local Guide

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 The Tower at Kent priced from $895. The Landing on the Strip has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tower at Kent1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$895
The Landing on the Strip1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Element at MidtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
Den Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,050
Greenline Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, TN

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Upstairs, Renovated Model at Chickasaw at The Greenline in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Tillman Cove starting at $2,200 with a $1.83 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.
Chickasaw at The Greenline2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Upstairs, Renovated2BR,2BA$1.15
Tillman Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.83
Georgian Woods2x12BR,1BA$1.17
Kiwi GojiGoji 1x1 Townhome1BR,1BA$1.76
Greenline Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.42
The Tower at Kent1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold1BR,1BA$1.39
Southern GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Den Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.91
The Landing on the Strip1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Tiger EstatesEntire Home 4 bedroom/4bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University District, Memphis, TN

Ranked #34

Among neighborhoods in Memphis, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $1,229.

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

The cheapest apartment in University District is Tillman Cove which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in University District costs $7,260.

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 120 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 $1,208 which is $6,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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