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Rental Market Trends in Memphis, TN

What is the average rent in Memphis, TN?

$1,028/month

Average Rent

707 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Memphis, TN is $1,028 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $951 per month for a studio, $1,028 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,069 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,280 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$951/month
492 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,028/month
707 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,069/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,280/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$883/month
433 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,115/month
871 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,483/month
1,322 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,978/month
1,712 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,147/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,282/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,457/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$972/month
606 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,014/month
964 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,627/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,706/month
893 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Memphis, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Memphis, TN
Last Updated February 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Memphis, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $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, Whitehaven, Raleigh and Parkway Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Whitehaven
$736/month
667 Sq Ft
Raleigh
$751/month
703 Sq Ft
Parkway Village
$754/month
717 Sq Ft
Meadow Lake
$800/month
775 Sq Ft
Berclair
$823/month
739 Sq Ft
Fox Meadows
$830/month
756 Sq Ft
Ridgeway Estates North
$853/month
708 Sq Ft
Greenbrook
$857/month
755 Sq Ft
The Pines of Greenbrook
$860/month
738 Sq Ft
Indian Meadows
$866/month
688 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Memphis?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Edge District
$1,624/month
808 Sq Ft
Preserve at Forest Creek
$1,592/month
779 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,559/month
732 Sq Ft
South Main
$1,549/month
733 Sq Ft
Southwind Lakes
$1,547/month
837 Sq Ft
Mud Island
$1,495/month
777 Sq Ft
Buckingham Farms
$1,463/month
791 Sq Ft
Miller Creek
$1,444/month
855 Sq Ft
Peabody Place
$1,428/month
721 Sq Ft
Champion Hills
$1,405/month
824 Sq Ft

Which Memphis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Memphis
$977/month
716 Sq Ft
Midtown Memphis
$1,235/month
702 Sq Ft
Hickory Hill
$897/month
711 Sq Ft
Downtown Memphis
$1,371/month
725 Sq Ft
Northeast Memphis
$1,283/month
784 Sq Ft
North Memphis
$1,168/month
673 Sq Ft
East Memphis
$1,105/month
637 Sq Ft
Arbors of Hickory Ridge
$908/month
732 Sq Ft
Riverwalk
$1,559/month
732 Sq Ft
South Main
$1,549/month
733 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 $1,028, you’ll want to make about $3,426 per month or $41,112 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 15.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $951 - $1,280. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 16.0% less for utilities, and 13.5% 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

Whitehaven

Memphis, TN

Edge District

Memphis, TN

Studio
$645/month
-
One Bedroom
$716/month
-
Two Bedroom
$801/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,038/month
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$1,400 - $1,850 Total Monthly Price

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Germantown, TN 38138

$1,409 - $5,261

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3333 Hacks Cross Rd,
Memphis, TN 38125

$1,289 - $2,200

1-3 Beds

Element Apartments at Highland

Element Apartments at Highland

510 S Highland St,
Memphis, TN 38111

$1,015 - $2,200

Studio - 4 Beds

Property Management Companies in Memphis, TN

Multi-South Management
Multi-South Management
  • 58

    Communities

  • 11,617

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

40 Communities in Memphis
Fogelman Properties
Fogelman Properties
  • 58

    Communities

  • 17,411

    Units

  • 37

    Cities

18 Communities in Memphis
Kismet Property Management
Kismet Property Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 392

    Units

  • 1

    City

13 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
  • 57

    Communities

  • 17,059

    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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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