Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

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Rhodes College - Memphis, TN

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This historic liberal arts college forms a cornerstone of Memphis’s academic community

Private Liberal Arts Historic Small Urban Walkable

Established in 1848, Rhodes College has a long history of academic excellence and is recognized today as one of the most highly-ranked liberal arts colleges in the country. Serving a small student body of around 2,000, Rhodes provides an intimate scholarly environment with a timeless campus filled by Gothic stone buildings. The campus culture emphasizes community service, with most students participating in some form of volunteer work. The annual Rites of Spring music festival on campus is a major event for both the college crowd and the community at large.

The Rhodes campus occupies a largely residential section of Midtown Memphis, right across the street from the Memphis Zoo and Overton Park. The area is full of apartments, condos, and rental houses within walking distance of the college. Living near Rhodes gives you terrific access to Midtown’s finest amenities and attractions, including the myriad shops and restaurants along Union, Madison, and Broad Avenues. The local nightlife is incredible, including a legendary live music scene that extends across the entire city.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Memphis, TN is $936 for a studio, $1,018 for one bedroom, $1,055 for two bedrooms, and $1,263 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Memphis has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $936/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,018/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 975 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,055/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,273 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,263/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Campus School

Public

Grades K-5

398 Students

10
out of 10

Richland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

870 Students

8
out of 10

White Station Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

766 Students

8
out of 10

Idlewild Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

579 Students

8
out of 10

John P. Freeman Optional School

Public

Grades K-8

548 Students

8
out of 10

Maxine Smith Steam Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

364 Students

9
out of 10

White Station Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,099 Students

8
out of 10

John P. Freeman Optional School

Public

Grades K-8

548 Students

8
out of 10

Lowrance Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

948 Students

5
out of 10

Bellevue Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

594 Students

5
out of 10

White Station High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,840 Students

8
out of 10

East High

Public

Grades 9-12

568 Students

8
out of 10

Middle College High

Public

Grades 9-12

311 Students

7
out of 10

Whitehaven High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,587 Students

5
out of 10

Hollis F. Price Middle College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

79 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Memphis Zoo
  • Children's Museum of Memphis
  • Sharpe Planetarium
  • Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island
  • Memphis Botanic Garden

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Memphis International

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