Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Memphis, TN

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,295. This is -34%, or $655, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,093

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Memphis, TN is $1,295. This is -34%, or $655, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
59%
26%
5%
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 2% 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 $999. A 1-bedroom apartment in Memphis, TN costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Memphis, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,395.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$985

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,350

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,700

1%

17%

Studio

$1,191

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,191

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$985

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

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$2,365
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Memphis, TN is 45% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Arlington

$2,365

increased by10%

Last year

Bartlett

$1,937

increased by3%

Last year

Collierville

$2,350

increased by15%

Last year

Cordova

$1,810

decreased by5%

Last year

Germantown

$2,750

increased by8%

Last year

Horn Lake

$1,600

increased by6%

Last year

Lakeland

$1,982

decreased by9%

Last year

Munford

$1,225

decreased by11%

Last year

Olive Branch

$1,990

increased by1%

Last year

Southaven

$1,795

decreased by2%

Last year

Walls

$1,852

decreased by3%

Last year

West Memphis

$850

increased by23%

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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$450

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8.8

Very good

The Residences at Lakeview

2774 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38115

Studio–4 beds

1–3 baths

$581–$1,440

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Very good

Emerald Ridge

4280 Mount Hood St, Memphis, TN 38118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$599–$999

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8.3

Very good

Emerald Ridge

4280 Mount Hood St, Memphis, TN 38118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$599–$899

Apartment for rent

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2 beds

1 bath

$599

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