{"id":221,"count":14,"description":"<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li1\">The city shares its name with its Egyptian sister on the Nile River in Africa.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">Memphis houses Elvis Presley\u2019s home, Graceland, the second most visited private home in the United States next to the White House in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">Memphis is the only five-time winner of the nation's cleanest city award.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">Known as the Pork BBQ Capital of the World, Memphis hosts more than 100 barbecue restaurants as well as a world-famous cookoff every May.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">The city prides itself on Black excellence \u2013 home of Robert Church, the South\u2019s first Black millionaire, and W.C. Handy, known as \u201cFather of the Blues.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\nMemphis is a bustling city with some of the most iconic landmarks in the country, many of which have links to Blues and Rock \u2018n Roll. Many people move to the city because it\u2019s more affordable than other major U.S. cities. And with new businesses filling the once empty buildings throughout the city, Memphis is becoming a cultural and financial center of Tennessee. There\u2019s still room for growth, though, so if you\u2019re an entrepreneur, you should definitely consider a move to Memphis where prices are low, and the opportunities are rich. As far as housing goes, there\u2019s something for everyone here. You\u2019ll find many affordable housing options, as well as homes in more affluent neighborhoods.\r\n\r\nAre you ready to make Memphis your home? Here are some of the most popular neighborhoods:\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/midtown-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midtown<\/a><\/h3>\r\nMidtown is a sprawling neighborhood that\u2019s lively and full of fun nightlife activities. Enjoy going to the theater? Make a date with your significant other to visit the Playhouse on the Square. If you\u2019re a fan of live music, there are plenty of venues to visit regularly, including bars that host local bands, as well as concert halls that host larger touring acts. Is there something for the foodies in Memphis? Absolutely! You\u2019ll find relaxed joints like pizza parlors and barbeque steakhouses as well as fine-dining establishments.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/east-memphis-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Memphis<\/a><\/h3>\r\nEast Memphis is a major business hub of the city. It\u2019s known for its upscale retail shopping centers where you can find designer brands in both fashion and household items and d\u00e9cor. Residents have access to the Audubon Park golf course, as well as the Memphis Botanic Garden and Dixon Gallery &amp; Gardens, which showcases Impressionist art. East Memphis is also a commuter-friendly neighborhood with commutes typically taking less than 30 minutes. The area is also one of the most affordable suburbs of Memphis, making it an ideal place for young professionals and families who either can\u2019t afford downtown Memphis or who don\u2019t want to be surrounded by the hustle of the city 24\/7.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/mud-island-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mud Island<\/a><\/h3>\r\nLocated in\u00a0Downtown Memphis, Mud Island is a small peninsula bordered by the Wolf River, Harbor Town and the mighty Mississippi River. It usually takes less than 10 minutes to get from Mud Island to downtown Memphis, making it a great neighborhood for commuters. On the island, you enjoy concerts and views of the Memphis skyline at a 5000-seat venue. Four days a week, the Mississippi River Museum is open to the public. Less than 10% of the population have children, so this is a nice neighborhood for retirees or young professionals who need an affordable place to live and an easy commute.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/raleigh-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raleigh<\/a><\/h3>\r\nRaleigh is a suburb of Memphis that is made up primarily of single-family homes and high-rise apartment complexes with small studio apartments, as well as larger four-bedroom apartments. New complexes have been built in recent years and some are still vacant \u2013 and there\u2019s nothing like moving into a brand-new apartment that no one else has lived in! Nearly 5% of households in this neighborhood consist of same-sex couples. That\u2019s a higher percentage than 99% of U.S. neighborhoods. The commute to downtown Memphis is approximately 15 minutes.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/whitehaven-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitehaven<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIf you\u2019re Elvis\u2019 biggest fan, you might want to check out apartments for rent in Whitehaven. This is a residential area and the most famous residential home in the area is the Graceland estate. You\u2019ll find Elvis memorabilia everywhere. At the Graceland Mansion museums, you\u2019ll get to see Elvis\u2019 clothes and cars. Nearby, there are Elvis-themed diners. But this neighborhood isn\u2019t simply all about Elvis. You\u2019ll also find a beautiful golf course at the nearby T.O. Fuller State Park, which also boasts excellent hiking trails.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/parkway-village-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parkway Village<\/a><\/h3>\r\nParkway Village is a family-friendly neighborhood with lots of trees and lovely, landscaped yards. It\u2019s a quiet, friendly area with a diverse community. When developers decided to turn some farmland into a beautiful neighborhood in 1956, they did so with the idea that it would provide \u201cgracious suburban living.\u201d While things have changed in all neighborhoods in the past 60 years, neighbors still feel this is a nice neighborhood to raise a family and build strong bonds with your community.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/southwind-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwind<\/a><\/h3>\r\nSouthwind is a gated community, and the residents\u2019 average age is in the mid-50s. Residents describe it as peaceful and secure with well-maintained properties. It\u2019s animal- and kid-friendly, too. There are plenty of restaurants, you can go wine tasting and there\u2019s even a golf course nearby. In addition to the condos and townhouses in the neighborhood, you\u2019ll also find luxury mansions. Even so, it\u2019s still an affordable neighborhood for many.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/crosstown-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crosstown<\/a><\/h3>\r\nCrosstown is one of the historic neighborhoods of Memphis. In recent years, much of it has been updated, including its main attraction: The Sears Crosstown building, which is a 1.5 million square foot building that is nearly 95 years old. Originally, it was the Sears, Roebuck &amp;Co distribution center, as well as a retail store. Now, you\u2019ll find a wine store, pharmacy, eye doctor and multiple hair salons. Additionally, the building is home to a number of restaurants with tasty menu items, many of which deliver, which is great for young professionals or busy families after a long day of work and errands.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/tennessee\/memphis-apartments\/hickory-hill-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hickory Hill<\/a><\/h3>\r\nHickory Hill is a diverse, middle-class neighborhood with single family homes and several well-kept apartment complexes. This might not be the best neighborhood if you want to raise a family as some of the schools in the areas have received poor ratings from parents. But if you\u2019re looking for something more suburban and away from the hustle of downtown Memphis, you\u2019ll find this to be a nice, quiet neighborhood. While there aren\u2019t a lot of restaurants or chain retailers in the area, many entrepreneurs and small, local businesses have taken advantage and set up shop in the area. The area has lots of affordable housing, so it\u2019s great for folks who are just starting out. Hickory Hill is also home to the largest public community center in Memphis, as well as the longest public golf course.","link":"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/city\/memphis\/","name":"Memphis","slug":"memphis","taxonomy":"cities","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Memphis City Guide - The Rent. 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