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property at 6103 Yorkhill Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 20

6103 Yorkhill Dr, Unit B, Unit B

6103 Yorkhill Dr
BartlettTN38135

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Cheapest Available Shelby County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelby County, TN is a Studio unit found at Emberly (NEW) in the South Memphis neighborhood priced from $547. 165 N Merton in the East Memphis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelby County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emberly (NEW)EFFStudio,1BA$547
165 N Merton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
Longview Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$559
The Residences at LakeviewStudioStudio,1BA$581
El Dorado1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$587
Emerald Ridge1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$599
Yugo Memphis Southern4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic4BR,4BA$599
Monarch on HighlandMHLA11BR,1BA$600
Longview Heights2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$621
The Pulse ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$634

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, TN

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelby County area is the $0.36 price per square foot Private Room Model at 1791 Whitman Rd in the in the South Memphis neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Shelby County apartment is the Entire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths Model at Student Lofts at Brister starting at $695 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1791 Whitman RdPrivate Room5BR,1BA$0.36
Student Lofts at BristerEntire home 4 Bedrooms 4 Baths1BR,1BA$0.38
Emerald Square4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.75
Emerald Pointe3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom3BR,2.5BA$0.70
9 S Tucker St, Unit 9 S Tucker9 S Tucker St2BR,1BA$0.60
Faronia Square3 bdr 1.5 ba Plan V3BR,1.5BA$0.76
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1.5BA$0.69
High Point Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Longview Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.71
Longview Heights2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby County

What type of rentals are currently available in Shelby County?

There are currently 1759 Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, TN with pricing that ranges from $525 to $7,985. There are also 1542 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelby County ranging from $495 to $6,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shelby County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shelby County ranges from $495 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,091.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shelby County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shelby County range from $690 to $4,007, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $640.

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.

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