Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (58 Rentals)

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Riverset Apartments
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$1,146 - $2,721
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Riverset Apartments

100 Riverset LnMemphis, TN 38103
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The Marine Residence
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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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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 The Gilmore Apartments priced from $699. Greenlaw Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Uptown Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Gilmore ApartmentsStudio Available 276sfStudio,1BA$699
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Uptown Square ApartmentsStudio - HandicappedStudio,1BA$760
The Pulse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
Kimbrough Tower ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Indigo RiverviewPowellStudio,1BA$819
Kings Reserve MemphisBeale Grande1BR,1BA$825
The Bonsai at Central GardensStudio without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$849
Studio RasaEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Helix at the District - Utilities Included1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Memphis, TN

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Memphis area is the $1.12 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 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Downtown 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$1.12
Court Square Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.57
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
The MidtownerMidTowner2BR,1BA$1.05
The Brinkley1/11BR,1BA$1.58
The Biltmore - McAlpin ApartmentsSingle 8501BR,1BA$1.09
Downtown Memphis FlatsBarboro 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Uptown Flats1-B1BR,1BA$1.26
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15

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Uptown Memphis, Memphis, TN

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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 $860.

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 $2,357.

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 363 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 $807 which is $1,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Memphis.

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