Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (51 Rentals)

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The Chisca
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$947 - $2,913
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$947 - $2,913
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$947 - $2,913
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The Chisca

272 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Court Square Apartments
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$1,000 - $2,276
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$1,000 - $2,276
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$1,000 - $2,276
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Court Square Apartments

62 N Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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699 N 5th St, Unit 2
$1,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

699 N 5th St, Unit 2

699 N 5th StMemphis, TN 38107
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Riverset Apartments
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$1,131 - $2,601
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Riverset Apartments

100 Riverset LnMemphis, TN 38103
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The Landing Residences
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$1,182 - $6,841
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The Landing Residences

1 Dr Martin Luther King Jr AveMemphis, TN 38103
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The Marine Residence
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$1,230 - $2,830
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$1,230 - $2,830
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$1,230 - $2,830
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The Marine Residence

360 Metal Museum DrMemphis, TN 38106
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April Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

April Woods

262 Chelsea AveMemphis, TN 38107
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Looney Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Looney Apartments

693 Looney AveMemphis, TN 38107
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Uptown Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Flats

627 N Main StMemphis, TN 38107
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Uptown Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Memphis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Memphis area of Memphis, TN is a Studio unit found at Kings Reserve Memphis priced from $725. Kimbrough Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Uptown Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kings Reserve MemphisPeabodyStudio,1BA$725
Kimbrough Tower ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Uptown Square ApartmentsStudio - HandicappedStudio,1BA$760
The Pulse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
The GilmoreLarge Studio- Available Now!!Studio,1BA$810
Indigo RiverviewPowellStudio,1BA$827
Helix at the District - Utilities Included1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$831
The Bonsai at Central GardensStudio without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Memphis, TN

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Memphis area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Uptown Memphis apartment is the 4 Bedroom Apartment Home Model at Barksdale Flats starting at $1,850 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Memphis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Marine Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Barksdale Flats4 Bedroom Apartment Home4BR,2BA$1.16
Court Square Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.22
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
The Midtowner2 BR2BR,1BA$1.10
The Biltmore - McAlpin ApartmentsSingle 8501BR,1BA$1.09
Downtown Memphis FlatsBarboro 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Clark Terrace Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.57
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
592 N 3rd St, Unit 592 N. Third ST592 N 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.33

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Uptown Memphis, Memphis, TN

Ranked #8

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Memphis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Memphis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Memphis is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Memphis?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Memphis is The Pulse Apartments which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Uptown Memphis costs $2,506.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Memphis?

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 202 regular apartments in Uptown Memphis 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 Uptown Memphis?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Memphis have an average cost of $980 which is $1,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Memphis.

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