Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Average rent in
Memphis, TN

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,235. This is -35%, or $675, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,235

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,177

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,235. This is -35%, or $675, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
65%
23%
4%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%
46%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Memphis, TN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Memphis, TN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Memphis, TN is $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis, TN costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Memphis, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,335.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$916

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,300

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

10%

Studio

$1,195

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$916

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Memphis, TN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Memphis, TN to other cities

Median rent prices in Memphis, TN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, TN.

Memphis

Median rent price$1,235
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,192
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Memphis, TN is 44% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Explore rent trends in other markets

Arlington

$2,192

increased by5%

Last year

Bartlett

$1,802

decreased by4%

Last year

Collierville

$2,300

increased by30%

Last year

Cordova

$1,787

decreased by3%

Last year

Germantown

$2,629

increased by8%

Last year

Horn Lake

$1,495

increased by1%

Last year

Lakeland

$2,150

increased by14%

Last year

Munford

$1,500

increased by6%

Last year

Olive Branch

$1,895

increased by3%

Last year

Southaven

$1,765

increased by5%

Last year

Walls

$1,910

increased by2%

Last year

West Memphis

$895

increased by2%

Last year

Cost of living in
Memphis, TN

The overall cost of living in Memphis, TN is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

14% lower

Housing

14% lower

Transportation

11% lower

Utilities

19% lower

Apartments for rent in Arlington

Discover rentals in Memphis, TN

797 Richmond Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Memphis Citizens United for Action apartment for rent in Memphis

2 beds

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

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1h ago

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Excellent

Online APNM Application

1875 Keltner Cir, Memphis, TN 38114

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$1,150

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5d+ ago

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1677 Echles St, Memphis, TN 38111

2 beds

2 baths

$575

House for rent

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Memphis

House for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Emerald Ridge

4280 Mount Hood St, Memphis, TN 38118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$599–$899

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Emerald Ridge

4280 Mount Hood St, Memphis, TN 38118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$599–$999

Apartment for rent

3063 Lyndale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Binghampton-Lester townhouse for rent in Memphis

2 beds

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Mar 20

117 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

117

Springdale Apartments, Memphis, TN 38108

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$625–$900

Apartment for rent