Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yale Yards Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (12 Rentals)
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Yale Yards, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Yale Yards?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Yards Studio Apartments | $1,169 | $1,169 | $1,169 |
| Yale Yards 1 Bedroom Apartments | $700 | $500 | $900 |
| Yale Yards 2 Bedroom Apartments | $658 | $595 | $895 |
| Yale Yards 3 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $995 | $995 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Yale Yards Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available Yale Yards Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Yale Yards area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Coronado Manor priced from $500. Longview Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Yale Yards apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Longview Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
| Longview Heights | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $632 |
| Grainge Hill Apartments | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Airways | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yale Yards, TN
As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Yale Yards area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Ruby Oaks Apartments in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Yale Yards apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Longview Heights starting at $632 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the South Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yale Yards apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Longview Heights | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Longview Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Grainge Hill Apartments | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Coronado Manor | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Airways | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yale Yards Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yale Yards?
The cheapest apartment in Yale Yards is Coronado Manor which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Yale Yards costs $1,169.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yale Yards?
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 10 regular apartments in Yale Yards that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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