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Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Midtown-Central, Memphis, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Midtown Central
$1,385/mo
39%vs previous year
The average rent in Midtown Central is $1,385 per month as of May 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $565 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Midtown Central
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 $2,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Midtown Central run $1,127 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,268 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,175 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,340 | 2% | 35% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,495 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Gardens | $1,399 | |
Cooper Young | $1,650 | |
East Midtown | $1,409 | |
Idlewild East End Historic | $937 | |
New Pathways | $1,359 | |
Rhodes Hollywood Springdale Partnership | $1,099 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,175 |  11% | - | |
Houses | $2,845 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,268
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,340
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
35%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Central Gardens
Average rent
$1,399
Cooper Young
Average rent
$1,650
East Midtown
Average rent
$1,409
Idlewild East End Historic
Average rent
$937
New Pathways
Average rent
$1,359
Rhodes Hollywood Springdale Partnership
Average rent
$1,099
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,845
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
29%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Midtown Central, Memphis, TN is 1% lower than the median rent in Central Gardens, Memphis, TN.
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Discover rentals in Midtown-Central, Memphis, TN
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 apartment for rent in Memphis
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
44 N Belvedere Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
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 condo for rent in Memphis
144 N Auburndale St, Memphis, TN 38104
2 beds
1.5 baths
$800
Condo for rent
Available Apr 28
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 condo for rent in Memphis
144 N Auburndale St, Memphis, TN 38104
2 beds
1.5 baths
$800
Condo for rent
Available Apr 28
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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 $1,385 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Midtown Central?
Average rent prices in Midtown Central have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.
How does Midtown Central rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Midtown Central is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 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 $55,000/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).