South Junction Apartments
9 E Carolina Ave,
Memphis, TN 38103
$999 - $1,700
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Memphis, TN
What is the average rent in Memphis, TN?
$1,040/month
Average Rent
707 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Memphis, TN is $1,040 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $960 per month for a studio, $1,040 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,077 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,287 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Memphis, TN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Memphis, TN
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
23%
Below $700/month
39%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis?
Based on current rent prices, Canada Gardens, Hyde Park and Whitehaven are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Memphis?
Based on current rent prices, Edge District, Preserve at Forest Creek and Southwind Lakes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Memphis.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Memphis, TN?
Because the average rent in Memphis is $1,040, you’ll want to make about $3,466 per month or $41,592 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 10.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Memphis is 16.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $960 - $1,287. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 15.5% less for utilities, and 13.2% less for transportation.
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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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.