Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Memphis, TN from $300 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University District area of Memphis.

Tiger Estates

45-47 S Humes St

The Landing on the Strip

187 Eastview Dr

3381 Walnut Grove Rd

3089 Waynoka Ave

123 Eastview Dr

3585 Watauga Ave

480 S Holmes St

3117 Yale Ave
University District, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University District Studio Apartments | $1,238 | $1,050 | $1,656 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $839 | $1,872 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $810 | $3,009 |
University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $730 | $2,655 |
University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $599 | $3,140 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University District Neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Marie priced from $813. Tillman Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Marie | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $813 |
Tillman Cove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Tiger Estates | Entire Home 4 bedroom/4bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Landing on the Strip | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Yugo Memphis Southern | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, TN
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.35 price per square foot Kiwi - 2x1 Model at Kiwi and Goji Apartments in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,486. The second greatest value University District apartment is the Kiwi - 2x1 Model at Kiwi & Goji starting at $1,486 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the East Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kiwi and Goji Apartments | Kiwi - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Kiwi & Goji | Kiwi - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Georgian Woods | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Marie | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Yugo Memphis Southern | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.39 |
Nine At Memphis | 2Bed / 2Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
The Tower at Kent | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Tillman Cove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The Landing on the Strip | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Tiger Estates | Entire Home 4 bedroom/4bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $1,053.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Tillman Cove which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in University District costs $10,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?
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 2,849 regular apartments in University District 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 University District?
Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $1,288 which is $8,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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