Overview of Memphis

Binghampton is an up-and-coming Memphis neighborhood that has plenty to offer recent college graduates and young professionals with an eye for art. Located 15 minutes outside of the city, Binghampton's cheap apartments provide residents an easy commute into the downtown area, allowing them to experience the city life while enjoying long streets and expansive space at home.

Residents of the urban residential area will be able to enjoy the natural sights of the nearby Overton Park, which features two playgrounds, the Memphis Zoo and much more. Closer to home are Howse Park and East Park, smaller green areas where residents can lay down and relax on the weekend or after a day of work in the city.

A new apartment wouldn't be complete without some new furnishing and decor. The Chickasaw Oaks Village Mall Shopping Center is only a few minutes away by car, with plenty of stores for shoppers to visit. 

Supporting the arts

Those looking to enter the art world will appreciate the many opportunities provided by this neighborhood. One of many art-centered venues, Odessa, is located on Broad Avenue. The organization is dedicated to supporting emerging artists. It features gallery space for artists of all levels to display their works and welcomes all visitors. 

The sprawling Broad Avenue also features the annual Fall Art Walk. This event takes up an entire five blocks, highlighting many artists and locations. When the Walk is not in session, Broad Avenue still has plenty of galleries and artist studios to drop into.

Brooks Museum of Art is located a short distance from the cheap apartment rentals in Binghampton, and it boasts a large collection of American and European art, as well as Medieval pieces. Those wishing to peruse further can visit the museum's library, which has over 5,000 items on art, art history and more. Movie fans will want to look at the Brooks film screenings, which feature award-winning classic, documentary, cult, independent, foreign films and more. 

Binghampton residents looking to further their art education or take some interesting classes can swing by the nearby Rhodes College. The institution offers plenty of art-related classes that cover a range of topics and time periods. There are also non-art classes. The nearby Cough-Hanson Gallery is owned by the college and features four exhibitions by regional and national artists. Additionally, it hosts two student exhibitions for those looking for more local pieces. 

Looking at other activities

Cheap apartments in Memphis can be great for residents looking to practice their golf swing. The nearby Overton Park has a nine-hole golf course. Fans of live music performances will want to visit the Levitt Shell, also found in Overton Park. The venue hosts more than 50 free concerts. Memphis' own Elvis Presley performed on Levitt Shell's stage in 1954. The park even offers rental areas for private events. 

Sports fans may want to drop by historic Crump Stadium, established in 1934. The venue hosted a number of football games and live performances over the years before being turned over to Memphis City Schools. The location was renovated in 2006 and outfitted to cater to high school sports. The original outer wall and the main gate still stand in the new stadium, paying homage to the original site.

Memphis' cheap apartment rentals provide quick access to major routes and interstates for residents looking to travel further. The location is perfect for graduates and young professionals looking to live close enough to the city without breaking the bank. It's a quick commute into the downtown area and offers plenty of activities for people of all interests.