Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Average rent in
Memphis, TN

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,244. This is -35%, or $656, lower than the national average.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,244

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,462

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,244. This is -35%, or $656, lower than the national average.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
66%
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 2% 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 $1,075. A 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis, TN costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,035. Houses for rent in Memphis, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$1,682

1%

8%

Studio

$1,195

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,682

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$2,195
increased by16%

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

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Arlington

$2,195

increased by1%

Last year

Bartlett

$1,850

decreased by4%

Last year

Collierville

$1,980

increased by9%

Last year

Cordova

$1,750

increased by2%

Last year

Germantown

$2,425

decreased by5%

Last year

Horn Lake

$1,432

decreased by5%

Last year

Lakeland

$2,157

increased by4%

Last year

Munford

$1,685

increased by24%

Last year

Olive Branch

$1,875

increased by3%

Last year

Southaven

$1,767

decreased by1%

Last year

Walls

$1,812

increased by1%

Last year

West Memphis

$895

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

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7.9

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1490 Lamar Cv

1490 Lamar Cv, Memphis, TN 38114

2 beds

1 bath

$550

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