
New Apartments for Rent in Memphis, TN Under $1,200 (43 Rentals)


Highland Row Apartments

240 Flats

Conwood Flats

Tiger Estates

The Rise Apartments

South Line at Central Station

Art Lofts @ Overton

Studio Rasa

The Villas at Germantown
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The Tennessee Brewery

50 Peabody Place

The Commonwealth

Springs at Buckingham Farms

Madison Midtown

National Rose Co.

Madison at McLean

Nine At Memphis

Museum Lofts

3570 Spottswood Ave
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Tillman Cove

Timberline Flats

Madison Gardens Apartments

The Flats @ Cooper Young

The Annex of Memphis

Student Lofts at Brister

189 Barksdale

280 Vance Flats

The Wendell
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South Main Artspace Lofts

Irene Woods Apartments

Barton Court Apartments
Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Memphis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Memphis Studio Apartments | $1,186 | $560 | $8,000 |
Memphis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $525 | $6,529 |
Memphis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $499 | $6,266 |
Memphis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $740 | $7,466 |
Memphis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $599 | $6,790 |
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Getting Around Memphis, TN
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Memphis Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Memphis?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Memphis is at Nine At Memphis listed at $625.
How much is the average rent for a New Memphis Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Memphis is $1,736.
What is the largest New Memphis Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Memphis is a 2,295 square feet unit starting from $1,305 at The Oliver Luxury Apartments.
What is the average size for Memphis New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Memphis is currently at 655 sq ft.
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