
Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, TN from $300 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Shelby County.


Longview Heights

High Point Apartments

Mill Creek Apartments

Springdale Creek Apartments

University Gardens Manor

Renaissance at Steele
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Winchester Grove

Hilldale Apartments

Wesley Forest

Weaver Fields Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

Owens Place Townhomes

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Lexington Apartments
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Parkway Place Apartments

4015 Summer Ave

The Elevation at Autumn Ridge

Ruby Oaks Apartments

Mendenhall Gardens

Linden Yards Apartments

Bickford Square Apartments
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Faulkner Court Apartments

1716 DuPont Ave

Southwind Lakes Apartments

Ashland Lakes Apartments

Overton Garden Apartments

Tillman Cove

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Shelby County, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelby County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Studio Apartments | $1,056 | $547 | $7,990 |
| Shelby County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $525 | $2,854 |
| Shelby County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $495 | $4,900 |
| Shelby County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $737 | $6,293 |
| Shelby County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $650 | $6,755 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shelby County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shelby County is under $625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby County?
The cheapest apartment in Shelby County is 165 N Merton which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Shelby County costs $6,163.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelby County?
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 567 regular apartments in Shelby County 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 Shelby County?
Cheap apartments in Shelby County have an average cost of $223 which is $5,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.