South Bluffs

Memphis, TN

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South Bluffs - Memphis, TN Area Guide

An upscale gated community just south of Downtown Memphis

Upscale Quiet Convenient

South Bluffs refers to the gated community with the same name that sits one-and-a-half miles south of Downtown Memphis but has grown colloquially to refer to the few blocks that surround the community as well. This is a great locale for families looking for a quiet escape just outside the buzz of the city, but without going too far from the conveniences of Downtown Memphis. South Bluffs neighbors Tom Lee Park, making for a convenient picnic spot or workout space just a few minutes from your rental. The shops and restaurants of the trendy South Main district sit just one block east of South Bluffs, putting the heart and soul of Memphis practically at your doorstep.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Bluffs is $1,030 for a studio, $1,367 for one bedroom, $1,762 for two bedrooms, and $3,651 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bluffs has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 456 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,030/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 816 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,367/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,203 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,762/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,651/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island
  • Memphis Zoo
  • Children's Museum of Memphis
  • Sharpe Planetarium
  • T. O. Fuller State Park

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 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.