Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Average rent in
Memphis, TN

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,295. This is -34%, or $680, lower than the national average.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,060

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,295. This is -34%, or $680, lower than the national average.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
61%
28%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,140. A 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis, TN costs about $1,033 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,135. Houses for rent in Memphis, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,395.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$990

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,390

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

4%

Studio

$1,150

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,390

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,260
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Memphis, TN is 43% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Arlington

$2,260

increased by4%

Last year

Bartlett

$1,900

increased by14%

Last year

Collierville

$1,530

increased by1%

Last year

Cordova

$1,785

decreased by1%

Last year

Germantown

$2,585

Flat

Last year

Horn Lake

$1,495

increased by2%

Last year

Lakeland

$2,022

increased by9%

Last year

Munford

$1,445

increased by16%

Last year

Olive Branch

$1,900

increased by3%

Last year

Southaven

$1,795

increased by17%

Last year

Walls

$1,810

increased by2%

Last year

West Memphis

$800

Flat

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 #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Memphis Citizens United for Action apartment for rent in Memphis

2 beds

1 bath

$525

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5d+ ago

Orange Mound Civic Orgganization condo for rent in Memphis

2 beds

1 bath

$525

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

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5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Online APNM Application

1875 Keltner Cir, Memphis, TN 38114

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$1,150

Apartment for rent

The Residences at Lakeview - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Residences at Lakeview

2774 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38115

Studio–4 beds

1–3 baths

$581–$1,440

Apartment for rent

1198 N Evergreen St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hollywood-Hyde Park-Springdale apartment for rent in Memphis

1198 N Evergreen #3

1198 N Evergreen St #3, Memphis, TN 38108

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

5d+ 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

1353 Austin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hollywood-Hyde Park-Springdale condo for rent in Memphis

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

3190 Coleman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Binghampton-Lester house for rent in Memphis

3190 Coleman Avenue

3190 Coleman Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

2 beds

1 bath

$625

House for rent