Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Crescent Bluff
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff

25 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Crescent Bluff II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Bluff II

10 E Virginia AveMemphis, TN 38106
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Lyons Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Ridge Apartments

1633 Pennsylvania StMemphis, TN 38109
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Southside, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Memphis, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Uptown Square Apartments priced from $930. Bonsai at Central Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Uptown Square Apartments1 Bedroom - Urban1BR,1BA$930
Bonsai at Central GardensStudio- without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$949
The Marine Residence1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$998
Urban Loft Co. Memphis- Utilties IncludedThe Urban Loft A1BR,1BA$999
South Junction ApartmentsThe EdgeStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.54 price per square foot 1 BD/ 1 BA 860 Model at South Bluffs Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the One Bedroom / One Bathroom Model at State Place at South End starting at $1,550 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Bluffs Apartments1 BD/ 1 BA 8601BR,1BA$1.54
State Place at South EndOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.90
The Melrose MidtownThe Dagny1BR,1BA$1.87
The Marine Residence1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Uptown Square Apartments2 Bedroom - Elvis Building2BR,1BA$1.45
Orleans Station1BR - Small1BR,1BA$1.92
Gayoso House at Peabody Place | ApartmentsPembroke Square- A8.11BR,1BA$2.55
Bonsai at Central GardensStudio- with Washer/DryerStudio ,1BA$2.23
South Line at Central StationstudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
South Junction ApartmentsThe EdgeStudio ,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside, Memphis, TN

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,355.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Uptown Square Apartments which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Southside costs $2,235.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 105 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $1,065 which is $1,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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