Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (47 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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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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Riverset Apartments
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$1,111 - $2,456
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Riverset Apartments

100 Riverset LnMemphis, TN 38103
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The Rise Apartments
$1,286 - $5,871
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$1,286 - $5,871
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The Rise Apartments

420 Monroe AveMemphis, TN 38103
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The Landing Residences
$1,323 - $6,467
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$1,323 - $6,467
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The Landing Residences

1 Dr Martin Luther King Jr AveMemphis, TN 38103
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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 The Pulse Apartments priced from $634. Helix at the District - Utilities Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $744. 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
Helix at the District - Utilities Included1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$744
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Kimbrough Tower ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$750
Uptown Square ApartmentsStudio - HandicappedStudio,1BA$760
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
The Gilmore ApartmentsLarge Studio- Available Now!!Studio,1BA$810
The Bonsai at Central GardensStudio without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$849
Kings Reserve MemphisStonewall1BR,1BA$880
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Memphis, TN

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Memphis area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Marine Residence in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,598. The second greatest value Uptown Memphis apartment is the 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments starting at $1,776 with a $1.22 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$1.05
Court Square Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.22
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
The Midtowner2 BR2BR,1BA$1.10
South Bluffs Apartments9451BR,1BA$1.54
Kings Reserve MemphisOverton2BR,1BA$1.27
The Biltmore - McAlpin ApartmentsSingle 8501BR,1BA$1.09
Downtown Memphis FlatsBarboro 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Azur Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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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

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Uptown Memphis, Memphis, TN

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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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Memphis is Helix at the District - Utilities Included which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Uptown Memphis costs $2,400.

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 311 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 $877 which is $1,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Memphis.

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