The Bonsai at Central Gardens
1387 Central Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104
Studio - 2 Beds | $949 - $2,000
Rental Market Trends in Memphis, TN
What is the average rent in Memphis, TN?
$1,023/month
Average Rent
694 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Memphis, TN is $1,023 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,553/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 $964 per month for a studio, $1,023 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,054 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,273 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Memphis, TN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Memphis, TN
Last Updated January 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
28%
Below $700/month
35%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis?
Based on current rent prices, Raleigh, Fox Meadows and Hickory Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Memphis.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Memphis?
Based on current rent prices, South Main, Riverwalk and Northeast Memphis are the most expensive neighborhoods in Memphis.
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Average Rent
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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 Downtown Memphis .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Memphis, TN?
Because the average rent in Memphis is $1,023, you’ll want to make about $3,410 per month or $40,920 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.
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.
Studio
$600/month
$1,230/month
One Bedroom
$761/month
$1,382/month
Two Bedroom
$853/month
$1,843/month
Three Bedroom
$1,071/month
$2,543/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.