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    Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments

    9 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103

    • Special offer! Students can sign a 9 month lease instead of a 12 month lease. Complimentary WiFi.
      Expires September 30, 2025
    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Air conditioning (window unit)
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $900+
    500 sqft
    6 Photos
    2 bd, 1 ba
    $1,200+
    768 sqft
    8 Photos

    What's special

    Lounge
    Round up your crew
    This building features a lounge. Only 6% of buildings in Memphis have this amenity.
    Elegantly arched windowsMarble-mosaic floors
    The Cotton & Merchants' Exchange Building (circa 1910) is a historic Memphis landmark that has been thoughtfully preserved during its adaptive re-use into a vibrant residential community. Soaring 19 stories above the mighty Mississippi, its elegantly arched windows and marble-mosaic floors evoke timeless grandeur and historic soul; a standing reminder of its storied past. Located in the heart of downtown Memphis, with a Walk Score of 94, every amenity is within effortless reach - public transit at the doorstep, Court Square Park just outside, and vibrant restaurants and shops steps away. This rare blend of historic elegance and modern convenience is ideal for students, medical professionals, relocating employees, and extended-stay assignments. Discover its unique character - and become part of Memphis history at the Exchange.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 5 pm
    Sat:By appointment only
    Sun:By appointment only

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Fitness Center
    • Lounge
    Other
    • Laundry: Shared
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator
    • On-Site Management
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    • City

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Freezer
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Window Mounted Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Hardwood
    • Laminate
    Heating
    • Electric
    Internet/Satellite
    • Building-wide Wireless
    • High-speed Internet Ready

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • Flexible
    • One year
    • Less than 1 year
    Pets
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Allowed
    Cats
    • Allowed
    Parking
    • None

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    94 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    52 / 100
    Good Transit
    88 / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Memphis

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments?

    Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments?

    Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments has a transit score of 52, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments include Downtown Elementary School, Kaleidoscope School of Memphis, and Manassas High School.

    Does Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments have in-unit laundry?

    No, but Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments in?

    Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments is in the Downtown neighborhood in Memphis, TN.

    What are Merchants' & Cotton Exchange Apartments's policies on pets?

    Large dogs are not allowed.

    Your dream apartment is waitingTwo new units were recently added to this listing.
    This is an income restricted propertyThis property offers housing at affordable prices. Renters or households must meet income requirements, and the property manager may have additional eligibility criteria.
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