Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (11 Rentals)

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April Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

April Woods

262 Chelsea AveMemphis, TN 38107
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Uptown Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Flats

627 N Main StMemphis, TN 38107
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Looney Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Looney Apartments

693 Looney AveMemphis, TN 38107
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Uptown Memphis, Memphis, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Memphis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Memphis area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenlaw Apartments priced from $795. The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Uptown Memphis apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$795
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place ApartmentsGreenlaw 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$850
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$895
Uptown Square Apartments1 Bedroom - Urban1BR,1BA$930
Bonsai at Central GardensStudio- without Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Memphis, TN

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Memphis area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Court Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Uptown Memphis apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Bickford Square Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Memphis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Court Square Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.44
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place ApartmentsGreenlaw 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.16
Uptown Square Apartments2 Bedroom - Elvis Building2BR,1BA$1.45
Orleans Station1BR - Small1BR,1BA$1.92
Greenlaw Apartments2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Conwood FlatsS8 Studio1BR,1BA$2.20
Bonsai at Central GardensStudio- with Washer/DryerStudio ,1BA$2.23
Fielder SquareE2 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.94
South Junction ApartmentsThe EdgeStudio ,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Memphis, Memphis, TN

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Uptown Memphis Neighborhood in Memphis, TN

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Memphis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Memphis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Memphis is under $1,234.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Memphis is The Metropolitan and Greenlaw Place Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Uptown Memphis costs $1,685.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 30 regular apartments in Uptown Memphis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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