Memphis city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population649,845Pct. renter occupied44.15%
Males to females0.8944:1Avg. household size2.37
Avg. household income$32,285Families with kids under 1824.11%
Income above poverty50.83%Avg. age of rental structure40 yrs

Cities near Memphis

CityDistanceCityDistance
Lenox5.21 MilesHorn Lake17.48 Miles
Rugby7.18 MilesBartlett18.18 Miles
University Center9.48 MilesSouthaven18.45 Miles
West Memphis10.49 MilesEdmondson19.47 Miles
Proctor15.57 MilesWalls19.55 Miles
Marion16.88 MilesEllendale19.85 Miles
Approximate driving distance from Memphis.

Finding apartments for rent in Memphis

Tennessee's largest city is known for music, particularly as the place Blues music was born, but there is more to Memphis than its music history. Here's a guide to what else you can find in Memphis and to finding a great Memphis apartment rental.

City sights and sounds in Memphis, TN

There is something for everyone in this city, and if you rent an apartment in Memphis, you can certainly stay busy. Check out museums like the Brooks Museum of Art, the Pink Palace Museum, the Cotton Museum, and the National Civil Rights Museum. You can't rent an apartment in Memphis and neglect going to Graceland, so be sure to take in this tourist attraction and mecca for Elvis lovers. You'll also want to check out the well-maintained historic Victorian Village, the Memphis Botanic Garden, and the Mud Island River Park. Of course, there is plenty of live music to enjoy whenever you want. Overall, there are many great attractions for residents of Memphis apartments.

Where to work in Memphis, Tennesee

Memphis has many strong industries, including textiles, lumber, healthcare, and livestock. Transportation and shipping are a significant part of the Memphis economy, largely because of its central location and location on the Mississippi River. Because of this, it is not surprising that FedEx has its corporate headquarters in Memphis. Autozone Incorporated also has its headquarters in Memphis and is a major employer. A rising industry is the high-tech sector. Like its job opportunities, Memphis apartment rentals come in many forms.

Where to live in Memphis, TN

There are many neighborhoods with great Memphis apartment rentals. Some fun neighborhoods include Lakeland, Cooper-Young, Central Gardens, and Germantown. Check near the university for a wide range of Memphis apartments with more affordable rents. Downtown has many residents and urban amenities like great restaurants and shops, and there are Memphis apartment rental options for most price ranges in this area. In general, you'll enjoy affordable rent compared to other major US cities.

Memphis zip codes

  • 37501
  • 38101
  • 38103
  • 38104
  • 38105
  • 38106
  • 38107
  • 38108
  • 38109
  • 38110
  • 38111
  • 38112
  • 38113
  • 38114
  • 38115
  • 38116
  • 38117
  • 38118
  • 38119
  • 38120
  • 38122
  • 38124
  • 38125
  • 38126
  • 38127
  • 38128
  • 38130
  • 38131
  • 38132
  • 38133
  • 38134
  • 38135
  • 38136
  • 38137
  • 38140
  • 38141
  • 38142
  • 38143
  • 38145
  • 38146
  • 38147
  • 38148
  • 38150
  • 38151
  • 38152
  • 38157
  • 38159
  • 38161
  • 38163
  • 38165
  • 38166
  • 38167
  • 38168
  • 38173
  • 38174
  • 38175
  • 38177
  • 38181
  • 38182
  • 38184
  • 38186
  • 38187
  • 38188
  • 38190
  • 38193
  • 38194
  • 38195
  • 38197

Neighborhoods in Memphis

  • Berclair-Highland Heights
  • Cordova-Appling
  • Downtown
  • Eads-Fisherville
  • East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire
  • Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
  • Midtown
  • Parkway Village-Oakhaven
  • Raleigh
  • River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral
  • Shelby Forest-Frayser
  • White Haven-Coro Lake
  • Windyke-Southwind
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Memphis rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$491$334$710
1 Bdrm$645$304$1,208
2 Bdrm$777$378$2,190
3 Bdrm$880$498$1,772
4 Bdrm$903$798$1,052

Memphis crime rates

Memphis crime rates are about 129% greater than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes1,951 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes8,062 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index10,013 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Memphis demographics

graph of languages spoken

Languages spoken in Memphis

graph of languages spoken

Marital status comparison

graph of marital status

Memphis transportation

graph of transportation used to get to work
© 2008-2010 myapartmenthub.com