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Average Rent in Midtown & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Midtown, Memphis, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,876/mo
Lowest Available
$1,712/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Midtown
3 listed units across 1 building offering 2 bed units in Midtown dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $160/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol On Union Apartments | Unit 13 | $1,620 | $1,390 | $230 |
| Bristol On Union Apartments | Unit 12 | $1,554 | $1,425 | $129 |
| Bristol On Union Apartments | Unit 14 | $1,620 | $1,500 | $120 |
Midtown vs Memphis, TN Average
Midtown is more expensive the Memphis, TN average by $434/mo (30%). The citywide average is $1,442/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Midtown?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Midtown is $1,876 per month across 1 apartment community and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is Bristol On Union Apartments starting at $1,712/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,876/mo.
Prices range from $1,712 to $2,173 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Midtown
Rent Prices by Apartment in Midtown
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol On Union Apartments | $1,712/mo | $1,876/mo | 11 | 4.5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$75,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,876/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,712/mo), you need to earn at least $68,000/year.
Median household income in Midtown is $51,211 , about 43% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Midtown
Overall prices in Midtown runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Midtown's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,876 |
| Utilities | $332 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $792 |
| Healthcare | $386 |
| Other goods and services | $618 |
| Estimated total | $4,515/mo |
Population
629,063
Median household income
$51,211
Census median rent
$1,123/mo
Rent as % of income
32.9%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Midtown Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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