Midtown

Home to the Memphis Zoo & Much More
Located just east of Downtown Memphis, Midtown is a dynamic neighborhood with a mix of lively nightlife, great music, and the perfect combination of commercial and residential corridors. Known as the hub for Memphis’ art scene, Midtown is home to the Brooks Museum of Art, Playhouse on the Square Theater, and the Broad Avenue Arts District. Locals spend time at Lafayette’s Music Room where music pours out into Overton Square, Midtown Memphis’ best place to shop, eat, and enjoy the city.

Residents in this area love the outdoor space that Overland Park offers, and its proximity to endless activities. Visitors from all over also make their way to Midtown for the iconic Memphis Zoo. Despite being in the middle of it all, certain parts of the neighborhood offer a very residential feel. In these areas, you'll find apartment buildings, single-family homes, and schools.
What Midtown Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
7.7
social
7.0
management
8.0
Median rents in Midtown
Studio
$
950
1 Bedroom
$
1,250
2 Bedroom
$
1,525

Living in
Midtown

Close to Everything
Zoo
Grocery Stores
Lively
Bars
Live Music
Midtown — 8.3/10 Rating (based on 24 neighborhood reviews)
I love my neighborhood, lots of people of all different ages and always stuff going on. Definitely in the heart of Memphis, which means there might be more action/crime here than other places, but at the same time I know there are police/firefighters literally right around any corner. Definitely recommend some sort of gated parking, but I would recommend that to someone who lives in ANY part of Memphis.
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8
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75 N AUBURNDALE ST
I love the proximity to campus! Most people in Midtown go to the Kroger on Union, which is definitely the closest, but I think it is too busy and always out of sock, so I usually make a 20-ish minute trek to East Memphis. Plenty of dining options are nearby! I have always felt safe. Overton park is pretty close by when you need some outdoor time.
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Madison Midtown
I liked living in my particular area. It's really close to campus with a lot of things to do, restaurants, and shops. Homelessness can be a bit of a problem, and safety has its ups and downs depending on what time you're out/where you are. There's next to no green space here though, so if you have a pet or like to run outside you should consider Mud Island or one of the neighborhoods out east, but overall I am planning on staying in the same area because of how convenient it is.
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The Bristol on Union
Very good neighborhood. No crime issues since I have been a resident with several individuals feeling comfortable parking their cars on the street. Also Overton Park is about a 5 minute walk and a 4 minute drive to midtown proper.
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8
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House
Very safe
Kroger is a madhouse, but safe and 5 minutes away. I walk to class or to the gym as they are both within 10 minutes away. Midtown is pretty nice.
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Orleans Station
Close to everything you need (grocery stores, gas, UTHSC campus), very walkable neighborhood with kind and considerate neighbors
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9
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1977 Lyndale Ave
We love Midtown!! Overton Park is great and the Evergreen Historic District is very walkable. Close (within 10 minutes) of UTHSC, grocery stores, restaurants etc. residential neighborhood feel even though in apartment.
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Brinkleys Apartments
Very nice area that is very convenient being super close to downtown and campus. A lot of restaurants and breweries are opening up in the area and it seems to be growing pretty quickly.
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The Rise
Couldn’t ask for a more convenient location- the commute to campus almost doesn’t deserve to be called a commute. 5 minutes with traffic- no joke.
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The Bristol on Union
The neighborhood is awesome! You are near so many food places and convenience stores, such as Dollar General.
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The Melrose Midtown
There are a lot of fun things nearby but it can sometimes be a little noisy.
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The Residence
Many events and it feels like a close community.
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Orleans Station
Midtown is the most convenient place to live in Memphis as far as accessibility. You are close to campus, grocery stores, coffee, Overton Park, restaurants, and bars, all within a 5-10 minute drive tops. The housing there is also relatively affordable, although apartment prices are steadily rising (renting a house with multiple roommates is still super cheap in Midtown). The main negative of midtown is that it has a very block-by-block safety. One block can be very developed and safe to walk around, while 2 minutes of walking later, you can be in a very run-down, dangerous area. This makes walking around in Midtown a less realistic possibility, but driving places and avoiding the sketchier blocks is still easy enough.
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Madison Midtown
Close to Rhodes, the Zoo, Overton park, and many amazing restaurants. I think this neighborhood is perfect for those who want to be close to downtown (10 minuets from Beale), but not have a city feel to their homes.
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Midtown area
Midtown is conveniently located to campus and a lot of different parts of Memphis, but it is very dangerous. One block will be safe, then less than a 3 minute walk will put you in a very dangerous area. It is not somewhere you can go around walking in, even during the day in certain spots.
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Madison Midtown
It is right across the street from the Central Gardens neighborhood, which is a safe place to take walks. It is also a short drive away from Cooper-Young, which is a great neighborhood for restaurants/bars/trivia/etc.
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The Melrose Midtown
I have no issues with the neighborhood. I feel very safe at my apartment and I am very close to campus and a lot of the hospitals that we work at.
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The Bristol on Union
Great neighborhood with lots of things to do. Not necessarily the safest but better than a lot of places close to downtown.
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Biltmore and McAlpin
Basically in central gardens which is a great neighborhood for walking. 2 minutes from Cooper Young and from Overton Square for restaurants. 5 mins from school. Situated between downtown/school and East Memphis.
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The Citizen
Great location, convenient, lots of dining and nightlife option, and close to Overton Park. Not the safest area but to be expected in a neighborhood closer to downtown.
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Biltmore and McAlpin
I feel pretty safe in my home. Having the gated parking makes me feel better. There is a decent police presence since Overton Square is so close.
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The Residence
It’s pretty quite by some government facilities so crime hasn’t happen here yet.
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The Lauderdale
Love the social scene in midtown!
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Orleans Station
Close to downtown, and close enough to midtown.
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The Rise


Getting to Know
Midtown

Neighborhood Boundaries

Best Apartments
in Midtown

The Rise
Studio $1,185
1 Bed $1,330
2 Beds $1,860

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Parcels at Concourse
Studio $1,571
1 Bed $1,737
2 Beds $1,904

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Orleans Station
1 Bed $1,420
2 Beds $2,000

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The Melrose Midtown
Studio $899
1 Bed $1,099
2 Beds $1,399

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Idlewild 45
Studio $930
1 Bed $1,000
2 Beds $1,399

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The Residence
2 Beds $1,375

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