Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (244 Rentals)

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Southeast Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Memphis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Memphis area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Grainge Hill Apartments priced from $499. New Horizon - Kingsgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $577. Here are the most affordable Southeast Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grainge Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$499
New Horizon - KingsgateEffStudio,1BA$577
The Residences at LakeviewStudioStudio,1BA$581
WoodlakeEfficiencyStudio,1BA$599
El Dorado1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$604
Mill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$673
The Trails at Mt. Moriah1 bed 1 bath C1BR,1BA$673
University CrossingsBrister1BR,1BA$675
Creekside Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Winchester GroveThe Willow - StudioStudio,1BA$684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Memphis, TN

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Memphis area is the $0.38 price per square foot Student Housing Per Person Model at 3570 Spottswood Ave in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Southeast Memphis apartment is the 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Student Lofts at Brister starting at $800 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Memphis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3570 Spottswood AveStudent Housing Per Person5BR,5BA$0.38
Student Lofts at Brister4 Bedroom 4 Bath1BR,1BA$0.43
1229 Vinton Ave, Unit 11229 Vinton Ave2BR,1BA$0.85
Ridgewyck Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.80
Shadowbrook Townhomes2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1.5BA$0.69
Plum TreeTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Flairwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.79
Colonial Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.92
1101 S Rembert St, Unit 11011101 S Rembert St1BR,1BA$0.90
Grainge Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.64

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Memphis. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Memphis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Memphis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Memphis is under $684.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Memphis?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Memphis is New Horizon - Kingsgate which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in Southeast Memphis costs $10,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Memphis?

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 110 regular apartments in Southeast Memphis 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 Southeast Memphis?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Memphis have an average cost of $329 which is $9,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Memphis.

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