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

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321 Pauline St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Pauline St

321 Pauline StMemphis, TN 38104
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SoMa 23
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoMa 23

23 S Pauline StMemphis, TN 38104

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Caprice
2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice

1259 Harbert AveMemphis, TN 38104
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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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South City, Memphis, TN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
Forum Flats1 Bedroom One Bathroom 1-A Type B-60%1BR,1BA$889
Peabody Village2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$895
Uptown Square Apartments1 Bedroom - Urban1BR,1BA$930
Bonsai at Central GardensStudio- without Washer/DryerStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1229 Vinton Ave, Unit 11229 Vinton Ave2BR,1BA$0.85
Linden Yards ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
The Melrose MidtownThe Dagny1BR,1BA$1.87
Uptown Square Apartments2 Bedroom - Elvis Building2BR,1BA$1.45
Forum Flats1 Bedroom One Bathroom 1-A Type B-60%1BR,1BA$1.31
280 Vance Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit 1A (ADA)1BR,1BA$1.44
Orleans Station1BR - Small1BR,1BA$1.92
Bristol On Union Apartment HomesThe Williamsburg, 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Bonsai at Central GardensStudio- with Washer/DryerStudio ,1BA$2.23
South Junction ApartmentsThe EdgeStudio ,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South City, Memphis, TN

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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