Century Apartments
777 Mt Moriah Rd,
Memphis, TN 38117
$1,149 - $1,448
1-3 Beds
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
University of Memphis - Memphis, TN Area Guide
Fight for the blue and gray, let’s go Tigers go!
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Situated in the quiet Normal Station neighborhood, the University of Memphis is a major research institution driven by doing. Students gain real world experience to become tomorrow’s leaders through U of M’s Emerging Leaders Program. Founded in 1912, U of M is home to Tennessee’s largest honors program and boasts more than 250 areas of study. Membership in the American Athletic Conference and NCAA Division I level sports teams bond U of M Tigers with the community on a regular basis. Many apartments, townhomes, and single-family houses are available for rent around the University of Memphis. College of Education students and faculty may narrow their options to the south side of campus, with access to Southern Avenue, while those frequenting the FedEx Institute of Technology might prefer to look on the campus’ north side, with convenience to Central Avenue. The Memphis Botanic Garden, Pink Palace Family of Museums, and Highland Row’s bars and restaurants are all nearby campus, offering ample opportunities for recreation and leisure.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Memphis, TN is $952 for a studio, $1,045 for one bedroom, $1,079 for two bedrooms, and $1,292 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Memphis has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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490 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$952/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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707 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,045/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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979 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,079/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,293 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,292/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Memphis - Memphis, TN (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Memphis - Memphis, TN (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in University of Memphis - Memphis, TN (University) are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Memphis - Memphis, TN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
870 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
870 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
686 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
364 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,099 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,099 Students
John P. Freeman Optional School
Public
Grades K-8
548 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
568 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
311 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
96 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sharpe Planetarium
- Memphis Botanic Garden
- Dixon Gallery and Gardens
- Children's Museum of Memphis
- Memphis Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Memphis International
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† 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 February 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.