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Rental Market Trends in Memphis, TN

What is the average rent in Memphis, TN?

$1,033/month

Average Rent

708 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Memphis, TN is $1,033 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Memphis more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Memphis, you can expect to pay about $939 per month for a studio, $1,033 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,064 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,281 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$939/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,033/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,064/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,281/month
1,294 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$848/month
371 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,131/month
853 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,481/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,991/month
1,697 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,168/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,310/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,666/month
1,431 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$906/month
647 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,166/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,551/month
1,385 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Memphis, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Memphis, TN
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Memphis, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
37% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis?

Based on current rent prices, Canada Gardens, Vaughn Village and Whitehaven Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Canada Gardens
$660/month
622 Sq Ft
Vaughn Village
$669/month
725 Sq Ft
Whitehaven Gardens
$680/month
698 Sq Ft
Whitehaven
$725/month
657 Sq Ft
Raleigh
$744/month
698 Sq Ft
Parkway Village
$755/month
715 Sq Ft
Berclair
$770/month
749 Sq Ft
Chandler Greenlawn
$798/month
803 Sq Ft
Meadow Lake
$800/month
775 Sq Ft
Fox Meadows
$818/month
769 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Memphis?

Based on current rent prices, Riverwalk, South Main and Preserve at Forest Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Memphis.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,580/month
733 Sq Ft
South Main
$1,562/month
728 Sq Ft
Preserve at Forest Creek
$1,512/month
775 Sq Ft
Miller Creek
$1,487/month
857 Sq Ft
Southwind Lakes
$1,473/month
827 Sq Ft
Edge District
$1,468/month
773 Sq Ft
Peabody Place
$1,414/month
724 Sq Ft
Germantown Glen
$1,414/month
950 Sq Ft
South Bluffs
$1,412/month
766 Sq Ft
South End
$1,401/month
770 Sq Ft

Which Memphis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Memphis with the most apartments available are Southeast Memphis, Northeast Memphis and Midtown Memphis .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Memphis
$967/month
715 Sq Ft
Northeast Memphis
$1,294/month
791 Sq Ft
Midtown Memphis
$1,220/month
706 Sq Ft
Hickory Hill
$903/month
710 Sq Ft
Downtown Memphis
$1,363/month
727 Sq Ft
North Memphis
$1,164/month
683 Sq Ft
East Memphis
$1,076/month
649 Sq Ft
Arbors of Hickory Ridge
$917/month
727 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,580/month
733 Sq Ft
Ridgeway Manor
$931/month
727 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Memphis, TN?

Because the average rent in Memphis is $1,033, you’ll want to make about $3,443 per month or $41,316 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Memphis, TN is 10.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Memphis is 15.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $939 - $1,281. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 16.9% less for utilities, and 12.6% less for transportation.

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How does Memphis, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Memphis, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Canada Gardens

Memphis, TN

Riverwalk

Memphis, TN

Studio
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$1,234/month
One Bedroom
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$1,702/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,120/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,045/month
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Memphis, TN 38118

$775 - $1,460

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3333 Hacks Cross Rd,
Memphis, TN 38125

$1,289 - $2,094

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Memphis, TN

Multi-South Management
Multi-South Management
  • 60

    Communities

  • 11,820

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

40 Communities in Memphis
Fogelman Properties
Fogelman Properties
  • 58

    Communities

  • 16,962

    Units

  • 37

    Cities

18 Communities in Memphis
Kismet Property Management
Kismet Property Management
  • 14

    Communities

  • 422

    Units

  • 1

    City

14 Communities in Memphis
Makowsky Ringel Greenberg
Makowsky Ringel Greenberg
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,189

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

11 Communities in Memphis
Reedy & Company
Reedy & Company
  • 10

    Communities

  • 1,204

    Units

  • 1

    City

10 Communities in Memphis
Meridian Property Management
Meridian Property Management
  • 10

    Communities

  • 341

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

9 Communities in Memphis
CLK Properties
CLK Properties
  • 58

    Communities

  • 17,115

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

8 Communities in Memphis
Oro Capital Advisors
Oro Capital Advisors
  • 18

    Communities

  • 4,551

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

8 Communities in Memphis

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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