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Bartlett, TN

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A relaxed, wooded community just outside Memphis – welcome to Bartlett!

Historic Suburban Wooded Relaxed Events Tennessee

The city of Bartlett is a heavily-wooded suburban community, just northwest of Memphis. This historic city began as a stagecoach stop in the 1830s. A rich display of heritage still stands today, with historic sites like the Nicholas Gotten House and Davies Manor Plantation - the site of Shelby County’s oldest log home.

Today, Bartlett is a sought-after housing destination once named “Top 100 Places to Live” by CNN and Money Magazine. There are many types of housing options offered here, including short-term apartments and homes. Bartlett is home to more than twenty unique parks containing walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Blue Lagoon Park has a lake, which is a perfect place for fishing.

The Bartlett Station Farmers Market is held every Saturday in May through September at Freeman Park. At the market, you’ll find everything from locally grown produce to hand-blended spices and freshly-popped kettle corn. Special events are also frequently hosted at Freeman Park, which features a gazebo, tennis courts, and ball fields as part of its amenities. With nearby metropolitan attractions, Bartlett is the perfect balance between urban sophistication and relaxed countryside.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bartlett, TN is $1,596 for one bedroom, $1,762 for two bedrooms, and $2,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bartlett has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,596/month
831 Sq Ft
House
$1,928/month
1,486 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

2

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bon Lin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

752 Students

9
out of 10

Bartlett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

647 Students

8
out of 10

Ellendale Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

8
out of 10

Oak Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

725 Students

7
out of 10

Rivercrest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

652 Students

6
out of 10

Bon Lin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

729 Students

8
out of 10

Appling Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

584 Students

7
out of 10

Elmore Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

730 Students

5
out of 10

Bartlett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,851 Students

7
out of 10

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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 2025.