Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid-Second Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Pontotoc Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pontotoc Gardens

537-539 Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Forum Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forum Flats

441 E Pontotoc AveMemphis, TN 38126
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Patterson Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Patterson Flats

259 E Butler AveMemphis, TN 38126
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2nd Street Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2nd Street Flats

362 S 2nd StMemphis, TN 38103
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Jefferson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Place

560 S Jefferson PlMemphis, TN 38105
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Hope Heights Tower
Studio Apartments

Hope Heights Tower

383 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38103
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W.L.
Studio Apartments

W.L.

267 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

101 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Cornerstone Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Flats

113 S Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Lowenstein
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowenstein

66 N Main StMemphis, TN 38103
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Mid-Second, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid-Second Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid-Second area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Helix at the District priced from $750. Owens Place Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Mid-Second apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helix at the District1S1BR,1BA$750
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$760
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$795
Indigo RiverviewEmoryStudio,1BA$831
628 Madison AveSmall StudioStudio,1BA$850
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place ApartmentsGreenlaw 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$850
Edison ParkTwo Bedroom High-RiseStudio,1BA$865
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
Patterson Flats1-A1BR,1BA$889
Forum Flats1 Bedroom One Bathroom 1-A Type B-60%1BR,1BA$889

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid-Second, TN

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid-Second area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 bd / 2 ba Model at 628 Madison Ave in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Mid-Second apartment is the A5 Model at The Washburn starting at $1,170 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid-Second apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
628 Madison Ave2 bd / 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.35
The WashburnA51BR,1BA$1.28
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Patterson Flats1-A1BR,1BA$1.19
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place ApartmentsGreenlaw 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.16
Edison ParkTwo Bedroom High-RiseStudio ,1BA$1.20
Owens Place Townhomes1 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$1.10
Forum Flats1 Bedroom One Bathroom 1-A Type B-60%1BR,1BA$1.31
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Helix at the District1S1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid-Second, Memphis, TN

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Memphis. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Mid-Second Neighborhood in Memphis, TN

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Cheap Mid-Second Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid-Second?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid-Second is under $889.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid-Second?

The cheapest apartment in Mid-Second is Helix at the District which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Mid-Second costs $2,453.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid-Second?

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 30 regular apartments in Mid-Second 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 Mid-Second?

Cheap apartments in Mid-Second have an average cost of $142 which is $2,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid-Second.

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