Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (29 Rentals)

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April Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

April Woods

262 Chelsea AveMemphis, TN 38107
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The Kendall
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kendall

1018 N 7th StMemphis, 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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Burkle and Main
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Burkle and Main

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

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenlaw Apartments priced from $750. The Drew has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
The Drew1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Kendall2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$815
Indigo RiverviewEmoryStudio,1BA$857
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$895
Conwood Flats Apartment HomesS7 Studio1BR,1BA$975
Legends Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Riverset ApartmentsA1S - Elm w/Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Harbor Side at Conwood Flats ApartmentsS11BR,1BA$1,140
Grand Island ApartmentsWaterstone1BR,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, TN

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.41 price per square foot Enclave Model at Grand Island Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Urban Model at Uptown Square Apartments starting at $1,260 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Island ApartmentsEnclave3BR,2BA$1.41
Uptown Square Apartments2 Bedroom - Urban2BR,2BA$1.09
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
Legends Park Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Court Square Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.78
The Drew1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
The Kendall2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Riverset ApartmentsA1 - Elm1BR,1BA$1.77
Conwood Flats Apartment HomesS9 Studio1BR,1BA$2.11

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, Memphis, TN

Ranked #50

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown is under $1,174.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown is The Drew which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $1,942.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown?

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 118 regular apartments in Uptown 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?

Cheap apartments in Uptown have an average cost of $506 which is $1,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

Expert Rental Resources

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!