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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Midtown-Central, Memphis, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Midtown Central
$1,217/mo
36%vs previous year
The average rent in Midtown Central is $1,217 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $707 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Midtown Central
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Midtown Central rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Midtown-Central, Memphis, TN
Average rent prices in Midtown Central have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Midtown-Central, Memphis, TN
Rent prices in Midtown Central vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Midtown Central is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Midtown Central run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,235 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $887 | No Change | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $1,799 | No Change | 48% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 |  5% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,495 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Gardens | $1,449 | |
Cooper Young | $1,600 | |
East Midtown | $1,379 | |
Idlewild East End Historic | $1,000 | |
New Pathways | $1,150 | |
Rhodes Hollywood Springdale Partnership | $957 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $999 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $831 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,235
1 bedroom
Average rent
$887
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
48%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Central Gardens
Average rent
$1,449
Cooper Young
Average rent
$1,600
East Midtown
Average rent
$1,379
Idlewild East End Historic
Average rent
$1,000
New Pathways
Average rent
$1,150
Rhodes Hollywood Springdale Partnership
Average rent
$957
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$831
The table above reflects average rent prices in Midtown-Central, 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.
How does rent in Midtown Central, Memphis, TN compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Midtown Central and Central Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Midtown Central
37%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Midtown Central, Memphis, TN is 16% lower than the median rent in Central Gardens, Memphis, TN.
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5d+ ago
Midtown-Central apartment for rent in Memphis
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Midtown-Central townhouse for rent in Memphis
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown-Central apartment for rent in Memphis
132 N Evergreen St #6, Memphis, TN 38104
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
Midtown-Central apartment for rent in Memphis
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Midtown-Central apartment for rent in Memphis
132 N Evergreen St #6, Memphis, TN 38104
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
Midtown-Central apartment for rent in Memphis
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Midtown-Central townhouse for rent in Memphis
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown-Central apartment for rent in Memphis
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
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Frequently asked questions for Midtown-Central, Memphis, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Midtown Central rental market.
How much is rent in Midtown Central?
The average rent in Midtown Central is $1,217 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Midtown Central?
Average rent prices in Midtown Central have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.
How does Midtown Central rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Midtown Central is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $707 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Midtown Central?
To comfortably afford rent in Midtown Central, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).