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Average Rent in Memphis, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Memphis, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,283/mo
▲ +8.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$989/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Memphis, TN
Compare average rent across Memphis, TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Memphis | $1,745 | $989 | 3 | 50 |
| Midtown | $1,642 | $1,288 | 1 | 26 |
| Memphis 38134 | $1,309 | $1,208 | 1 | 9 |
| New Pathways | $975 | $823 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Memphis, TN?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Memphis, TN is $1,283 per month across 3 apartment communities and 7 available units. Rents have increased $134 (8.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Fielder Square starting at $989/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,283/mo.
Prices range from $989 to $1,875 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Memphis, TN Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Memphis, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Memphis, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fielder Square | $989/mo | $1,001/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| 901 Real Estate Services | $1,075/mo | $1,475/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Metro67 Apartments | $1,329/mo | $1,344/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Memphis, TN Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Memphis, TN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,283/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($989/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Memphis, TN is $51,211 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Memphis, TN
Overall prices in Memphis, TN runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Memphis, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,283 |
| Utilities | $332 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $792 |
| Healthcare | $386 |
| Other goods and services | $618 |
| Estimated total | $3,922/mo |
Population
629,063
Median household income
$51,211
Census median rent
$1,123/mo
Rent as % of income
32.9%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Memphis, TN Apartments
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