
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (14 Rentals)
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South City, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South City Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $708 | $4,083 |
South City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $779 | $7,083 |
South City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $880 | $5,932 |
South City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $975 | $4,384 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South City Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South City area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Linden Yards Apartments priced from $880. Forum Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Linden Yards Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
Forum Flats | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom 1-A Type B-60% | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
Peabody Village | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Uptown Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Urban | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Bonsai at Central Gardens | Studio- without Washer/Dryer | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, TN
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South City 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 South City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Linden Yards Apartments starting at $880 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1229 Vinton Ave, Unit 1 | 1229 Vinton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Linden Yards Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
The Melrose Midtown | The Dagny | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Uptown Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Elvis Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Forum Flats | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom 1-A Type B-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
280 Vance Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Orleans Station | 1BR - Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Bristol On Union Apartment Homes | The Williamsburg, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Bonsai at Central Gardens | Studio- with Washer/Dryer | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
South Junction Apartments | The Edge | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth City, Memphis, TN
Ranked #42
Among neighborhoods in Memphis, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South City Neighborhood in Memphis, TN
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 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 Cheap South City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South City is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South City?
The cheapest apartment in South City is Forum Flats which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in South City costs $2,390.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South City?
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 103 regular apartments in South City 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 South City?
Cheap apartments in South City have an average cost of $926 which is $1,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South City.
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