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Cooper Young Memphis, TN

The historic Cooper-Young neighborhood in Memphis, known for its community of artists and artisans, lies just 4.5 miles from downtown Memphis. Annually, the popular Cooper-Young Festival draws hundreds of artists and craft-makers from around the country. Local shops throughout the area emphasize the artsy, handmade theme of the neighborhood. Unique dining venues feature vintage decor, such as the Beauty Shop Restaurant and Lounge which serves traditional Southern food fused with bold international flavors. Muddy's Bake Shop is a local favorite with its wide variety of pies and cupcakes. A variety of historic homes and apartments for rent blend in this neighborhood to create a tight-knit community that welcomes its new neighbors.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Cooper Young is $1,025 for a studio, $1,054 for one bedroom, and $1,255 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cooper Young has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 550 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,025/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 675 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,054/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 925 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,255/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Memphis
  • Sharpe Planetarium
  • Memphis Zoo
  • Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island
  • Memphis Botanic Garden

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Memphis International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.