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

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Riverset Apartments
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$1,146 - $2,746
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Riverset Apartments

100 Riverset LnMemphis, TN 38103
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699 N 5th St, Unit 2
$1,200
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699 N 5th St, Unit 2

699 N 5th StMemphis, TN 38107
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April Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

April Woods

262 Chelsea AveMemphis, TN 38107
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Looney Apartments
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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 The Pulse Apartments priced from $634. The Gilmore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Uptown Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pulse ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$634
The Gilmore ApartmentsStudio Available 276sfStudio,1BA$699
Kings Reserve MemphisPeabodyStudio,1BA$725
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Uptown Square ApartmentsStudio - HandicappedStudio,1BA$760
Kimbrough Tower ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Fielder SquareE1 StudioStudio,1BA$814
Indigo RiverviewPowellStudio,1BA$822
The Bonsai at Central GardensStudio without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Memphis, TN

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Memphis area is the $0.94 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Barksdale Flats in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Uptown Memphis apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence starting at $1,653 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South 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.
Barksdale Flats4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.94
The Marine Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
The MidtownerMidTowner2BR,1BA$1.05
Brinkleys ApartmentsThe Brinkley1BR,1BA$1.64
The Biltmore - McAlpin ApartmentsSingle 8501BR,1BA$1.09
Riverset ApartmentsA2S - Maple w/Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Helix at the District - Utilities Included1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 $2,435.

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 237 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 $721 which is $1,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Memphis.

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