Memphis Property Management

East Memphis Rental Property Investment Guide

Memphis, TN · Live rental market data

Data updated 2026-06-29 · 72 active rental listings analyzed · 816 SFR sales in comp window

$1,395
3BR Median Rent
$310K
Median SFR Price
2.5%
Est. Cap Rate
5.4%
Gross Yield

Rental Market by Bedroom — East Memphis

Median asking rent, interquartile range, and active comp count. Source: live Memphis MLS rental listings, updated 2026-06-29.

SizeMedian RentTypical Range (P25–P75)Active Comps
2BR $1,295/mo $1,150 – $1,350 8 listings
3BR $1,395/mo $1,250 – $1,650 50 listings
4BR $1,795/mo $1,550 – $2,700 13 listings
5BR $1,650/mo $1,650 – $1,650 1 listings

Investment Return Estimate

At the median East Memphis SFR sale price of $309,950, using median 3BR rent. Estimates assume 8% management fee, $4,339/yr taxes, $1,100/yr insurance, and $1,339/yr maintenance reserve.

$7,618/yr
Est. Net Operating Income
2.5%
Est. Cap Rate
5.4%
Gross Yield
$1,339/yr
8% Mgmt Fee at Median Rent

These are estimates based on market medians. Your actual property's numbers depend on purchase price, condition, and specific rental terms. Request a property-specific underwriting report.

LPS Performance in Memphis

Our numbers come from an operated book, not estimates. Across 35 LPS-managed STR properties with at least 4 months of operational history, our portfolio runs within 0.1 percentage point of each property's own-zip Airbtics market median occupancy — at-market, verified against two independent commercial data sources. For LTR, we reference 72 live competing East Memphis listings to price each door, updated weekly.

We don't claim a premium we can't prove. Our proposals include the actual comp data behind every number.

Frequently Asked Questions — East Memphis Rental Market

What does a 3-bedroom house rent for in East Memphis, Memphis?
Based on 50 active 3-bedroom rental listings in East Memphis as of 2026-06-29, the median asking rent is $1,395/mo (range: $1,250–$1,650/mo). Rents vary by condition, renovations, and included amenities.
What is the cap rate for rental properties in East Memphis?
The estimated cap rate in East Memphis is approximately 2.5%, based on a median SFR sale price of $309,950 and a median 3-bedroom annual rent of $16,740. This is a gross-income-based estimate; actual returns depend on condition, vacancy, and financing.
What is the gross rental yield in East Memphis?
The estimated gross yield in East Memphis is 5.4%, calculated from 816 SFR sales and 51 active rental listings. Gross yield does not account for expenses; net operating income is estimated at $7,618/yr at median price and rent.
How does a Memphis property management company price rent for East Memphis?
Professional property managers in Memphis typically reference active competing listings, vacancy rates, and unit condition. LPS uses a live database of 72 comparable listings in East Memphis with per-bedroom pricing to establish asking rent for each new property, updated weekly from portal data.
What does LPS (Longstep Property Solutions) charge for property management in Memphis?
LPS charges 8% of monthly rent for long-term rental management. There are no lease renewal fees or vacancy fees. On a $1,395/mo property in East Memphis, that is approximately $112/mo in management fees.

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