Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Memphis Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $600 (18 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 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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property at 602 N Main St

602 N Main St

MemphisTN38105
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Burkle and Main
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Burkle and Main

812 N Main StMemphis, TN 38107
property at 604 N Main St

604 N Main St

MemphisTN38105
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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 ApartmentsMetropolitan One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Uptown Flats1A1BR,1BA$887
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$895
Uptown Square Apartments1 Bedroom - Urban1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Memphis, TN

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Memphis area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Bickford Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Memphis neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Uptown Memphis apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Iris starting at $1,545 with a $1.65 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.
Bickford Square Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
IrisTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
The Melrose MidtownThe Dagny1BR,1BA$1.87
Uptown Flats1A1BR,1BA$1.18
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
Gayoso House at Peabody Place | Apartmentsgh-A21BR,1BA$2.19
Conwood FlatsS11 Studio1BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Memphis, Memphis, TN

Ranked #59

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,250.

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 $1,650.

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 123 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Memphis?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Memphis have an average cost of $1,238 which is $412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Memphis.

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