
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (30 Rentals)
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109 N Main St

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699 N 5th St, Unit 2

288 Leath St

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1111 N Parkway

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218 Chelsea Ave

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1066 Greenlaw Ave

703 N 3rd St

Uptown Flats

679 Leath St
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Uptown, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $896 | $760 | $962 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $750 | $2,400 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $750 | $2,230 |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $995 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 288 Leath St priced from $625. 1111 N Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 Leath St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| 1111 N Parkway | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Uptown Square Apartments | Studio - Handicapped | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| The Kendall | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Drew | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Indigo Riverview | Powell | Studio,1BA | $841 |
| Claridge House Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| Conwood Flats Apartment Homes | S6 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, TN
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,776. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Bickford Square Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.84 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Square Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Bickford Square Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Legends Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| 1111 N Parkway | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Uptown Flats | 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Drew | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Kendall | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Greenlaw Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Indigo Riverview | Powell | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
| Uptown Square Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown, Memphis, TN
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is 288 Leath St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $2,074.
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 55 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 $439 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
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