Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardens Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (60 Rentals)

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95 N Willett St

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35 N Idlewild St
2 Bedroom Apartments

35 N Idlewild St

35 N Idlewild StMemphis, TN 38104
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Idlewild Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Idlewild Terrace

32 Idlewild StMemphis, TN 38104
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Kimbrough Towers
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Kimbrough Towers

172 Kimbrough PlMemphis, TN 38104
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Cherokee Arms
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1508 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Central Gardens, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Gardens area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Square priced from $725. Vinton Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Central Gardens apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Square2048 #21BR,1BA$725
Vinton Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
Belvedere Gardens Condominiums1x1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Idlewild Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Central GardensOne Bedroom One Bath Elevator1BR,1BA$825
Park TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$850
Crescendo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The Courts MidtownThe Evergreen with W/DStudio,1BA$880
Stonewall Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardens, TN

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Gardens area is the $0.85 price per square foot 1229 Vinton Ave Model at 1229 Vinton Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Medical District neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Central Gardens apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Avalon starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1229 Vinton Ave, Unit 11229 Vinton Ave2BR,1BA$0.85
The Avalon2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Stonewall Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Urban Peddler2BR 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.23
Overton Garden Apartments2151 Poplar Ave2BR,2BA$1.15
1101 S Rembert St, Unit 11011101 S Rembert St1BR,1BA$0.90
The Biltmore - McAlpin ApartmentsSingle 8501BR,1BA$1.26
Vinton Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.91
Idlewild Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Village Square2036 #11BR,1BA$1.26

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Central Gardens, Memphis, TN

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Memphis, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Gardens is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Central Gardens is Village Square which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Central Gardens costs $12,810.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Gardens?

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 15 regular apartments in Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Central Gardens have an average cost of $245 which is $12,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Gardens.

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