Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Average rent in
Memphis, TN

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,244. This is -35%, or $662, lower than the national average.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,244

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,626

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,244. This is -35%, or $662, lower than the national average.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
63%
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,040. A 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis, TN costs about $999 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Memphis, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,325.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$999

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,300

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,695

2%

1%

Studio

$812

14%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,244
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,075
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Memphis, TN is 40% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Arlington

$2,075

increased by1%

Last year

Bartlett

$1,855

decreased by4%

Last year

Collierville

$1,795

increased by3%

Last year

Cordova

$1,705

decreased by1%

Last year

Germantown

$2,547

Flat

Last year

Horn Lake

$1,459

decreased by4%

Last year

Lakeland

$1,997

increased by5%

Last year

Munford

$1,675

increased by18%

Last year

Olive Branch

$1,952

increased by7%

Last year

Southaven

$1,770

increased by5%

Last year

Walls

$1,720

decreased by1%

Last year

West Memphis

$925

increased by15%

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

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1 bath

$525

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9

Excellent

Online APNM Application

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1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$1,150

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Very good

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2774 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38115

Studio–4 beds

1–3 baths

$581–$1,440

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