Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $500 (54 Rentals)

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230 Cochran St
2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Cochran St

230 Cochran StMemphis, TN 38105
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Peach Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Apartments

1330 Peach AveMemphis, TN 38104
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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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144 N. Belvedere
2 Bedroom Apartments

144 N. Belvedere

144 N Belvedere BlvdMemphis, TN 38104
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Cherokee Arms
Studio Apartments

Cherokee Arms

1508 Madison AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Caprice
2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice

1259 Harbert AveMemphis, TN 38104
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Almadura Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almadura Apartments

175 Stonewall StMemphis, TN 38104
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The Alma
Studio Apartments

The Alma

190 N Auburndale StMemphis, TN 38112
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Peabody Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peabody Place

1986 Peabody AveMemphis, TN 38104

Midtown, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Square priced from $695. Overton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Square2048 #21BR,1BA$695
Overton Place1BR 1B1BR,1BA$725
The GilmoreSmall EfficiencyStudio,1BA$738
Vinton Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
The Drew @ Medical DistrictOne Bed1BR,1BA$790
Idlewild Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Parkside Poplar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Park TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Courts MidtownThe Evergreen with W/DStudio,1BA$872
Crescendo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TN

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown 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 Midtown 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 Midtown 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
Vinton Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.91
Parkside Poplar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
The Galloway @ Evergreen -The Evergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Idlewild Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Peabody PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Drew @ Medical DistrictOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Memphis, TN

Ranked #13

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Memphis. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Village Square which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $13,190.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?

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 216 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown?

Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $341 which is $12,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

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