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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelby County, TN
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Apartments Under $600

  • 203
    1 day ago

    2743 Ketchum Road, Memphis, TN 38114
    1 BED $545+
    2 BEDS $717+
  • 180
    Today

    1726 S. Orleans Street, Memphis, TN 38106
    2 BEDS $571+

Apartments Under $700

  • 236
    1 day ago

    1953 Philsar Street, Memphis, TN 38106
    2 BEDS $606+
  • 276
    Today

    3048 Moriah Trail, Memphis, TN 38115
    1 BED $673+
    2 BEDS $874+
  • 336
    1 day ago

    4537 Mill Stream Dr, Memphis, TN 38116
    1 BED $681+
    2 BEDS $677+

Apartments Under $800

  • 109
    Today

    3505 S. Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38115
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $725+
  • 132
    1 day ago

    1175 Barron Court, Memphis, TN 38114
    2 BEDS $726+
  • 290
    Top Rated for Location
    Elegant Dining Space at The District Mini Swimming Pool And Relaxing Area at The District, Tennessee
    4.5
    Today

    6420 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN 38115
    89 Units available
    1 BED $749+
    2 BEDS $1,080+
    Elegant Dining Space at The District Mini Swimming Pool And Relaxing Area at The District, Tennessee State of the art fitness center at The District, Memphis, Tennessee Modern living room at The District, Memphis, TN
    Property reviews
    5/5 phyllis W. on Apr 28, 2025

    I like living in the district apartment only problem is the pot holes especially by my unit

    5/5 Anonymous on Dec 31, 2024

    Great customer service. The District Apartment has been a good place to live. I like the pool, management, maintenance department. The area is well lit and the security detail are spot on.

  • 6
    Today

    839 LYDGATE, MEMPHIS, TN 38116
    STUDIO $750
  • 58
    Today

    4787 Garden Grove Cove, Memphis, TN 38128
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $900+
    3 BEDS $1,095+
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Apartments Under $900

  • 52
    Today

    172 Kimbrough Place, Memphis, TN 38104
    1 BED $800+
    2 BEDS $1,450
    3 BEDS $2,300
  • 30
    Resident Rated
    3.0
    Today

    5958 East Point Drive, Memphis, TN 38115
    1 BED $840
    2 BEDS $900
    3 BEDS $1,125
  • 16
    Today

    2880 Beverly Hill Street, Memphis, TN 38128
    2 BEDS $850+
  • 407
    Resident Rated
    a kitchen with blue cabinets and a white counter top and a sink at The Stella, Memphis, TN, 38134 a bedroom with white walls and a window and white closets at The Stella, Memphis, TN, 38134
    4.0
    Today

    2165 E. River Trace Dr., Memphis, TN 38134
    21 Units available
    1 BED $870+
    2 BEDS $1,000+
    3 BEDS $1,200+
    a kitchen with blue cabinets and a white counter top and a sink at The Stella, Memphis, TN, 38134 a bedroom with white walls and a window and white closets at The Stella, Memphis, TN, 38134 our apartments have a spacious yard with green grass at The Stella, Memphis, TN, 38134 clubroom with kitchen area
    Property reviews
    5/5 Angela M. on Apr 27, 2025

    It’s a wonderful experience I feel safe and valued

    5/5 Dakota G. on Apr 16, 2025

    The apartment is in nice holding and I have enjoyed my experience overall with everything here. I couldn’t ask for a better apartment for the meantime

Apartments Under $1,000

  • 26
    Today

    390 Sullivan Dr, Memphis, TN 38109
    3 BEDS $925
  • 26
    Today

    1810 W Wolfchase Circle, Cordova, TN 38016
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $996+
    2 BEDS $1,277+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

  • 73
    5 days ago

    4485 Hudgins Road, Memphis, TN 38116
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1,100
  • 25
    Today

    9199 Mayfield Road North, Collierville, TN 38017
    1 BED $1,138+
    2 BEDS $1,275+
    3 BEDS $1,827+
  • 5
    Today

    1737 Berwind Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
    3 BEDS $1,215
  • 16
    Today

    3204 Morningview Dr, Memphis, TN 38118
    3 BEDS $1,245
  • 11
    Today

    7109 Vineyard Way, Germantown, TN 38138
    1 BED $1,386+
    2 BEDS $1,769+
    3 BEDS $1,976+
  • Top Rated for Location
    a swimming pool with a house in the background at The Grove Germantown Apartments, Germantown, 38138 ? a gym with weights and cardio machines and a ceiling fan at The Grove Germantown Apartments, Germantown, TN 38138 ?
    4.0
    Today

    7865 Grove Ct W, Germantown, TN 38138
    Available
    1 BED $1,423+
    2 BEDS $1,511+
    3 BEDS $2,045+
    a swimming pool with a house in the background at The Grove Germantown Apartments, Germantown, 38138 ? a gym with weights and cardio machines and a ceiling fan at The Grove Germantown Apartments, Germantown, TN 38138 ? the preserve at ballantyne commons fitness room with cardio equipment and windows at The Grove Germantown Apartments, Tennessee, 38138 a playground with a slide and climbing equipment in a park at The Grove Germantown Apartments, Germantown, TN ?
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Mar 30, 2025

    Just hot here. So far so good. I can dk another rating later. Everyone has been helpful especially Latoyia.

    5/5 Patty N. on Oct 22, 2024

    Its awesone very quiet maintenance comed when you ask the grounds are so pretty

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Getting around in Shelby County, TN

34 /100
Car-Dependent
22 /100
Minimal Transit
38 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 34, Transit Score®: 22, Bike Score®: 38

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby County, TN?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $545 and $4,835.

How many cheap rentals are available in Shelby County, TN on RentCafe?

There are 409 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Shelby County, TN were last updated on 23 Jun 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Shelby County, TN?

The average Shelby County, TN cheap apartment size is 950 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Shelby County, TN?

Cheap apartments in Shelby County, TN are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Shelby County, TN?

A cheap apartment in Shelby County, TN offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Shelby County, TN? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Shelby County, TN has never been easier. We feature 396 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Shelby County, TN average. What is a cheap rent in Shelby County, TN? The average apartment rent in Shelby County is $1,191 per month so any rental south of $953 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Shelby County, TN rents go as low as $545/mo.

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