A Family-Friendly Suburb with Strong Rental Demand

Bartlett is an incorporated city of nearly 58,000 residents located just northeast of Memphis in Shelby County. Originally founded in 1829 as a stagecoach depot along the Nashville-to-Memphis route, Bartlett has grown into one of the Memphis metro's most desirable suburbs. The city is known for its excellent parks system, the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, and a strong sense of community. Major corridors like Stage Road and Bartlett Boulevard anchor the area's retail and dining, and the city operates its own school district as of 2014.

Longstep Property Solutions provides full-service property management for owners in the Bartlett area — handling everything from tenant screening and lease management to maintenance coordination and rent collection for long-term rentals, plus full-service short-term rental management for owners on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. We know these streets because we're local, and we manage properties across Bartlett's distinct neighborhoods so you get area-specific expertise, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Key Neighborhoods in the Bartlett Area

Stage Road Corridor

Stage Road is the historic heart of Bartlett, running east-west through the city center. This corridor features Bartlett Station Plaza, local shops, restaurants, and essential services. Properties here benefit from walkability, strong community identity, and easy access to both downtown Bartlett amenities and the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center.

Bartlett Boulevard & Appling Road

Bartlett Boulevard and Appling Road form the city's primary commercial spine, home to major retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, and the Bartlett Recreation Center. The Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center sits along Appling Road. Properties in this area attract tenants seeking convenient suburban living with all essential services within a short drive.

Elmore Park & Lakeland Border

The northern and eastern edges of Bartlett border the growing city of Lakeland and feature newer residential developments. This area includes access to Elmore Park and some of Bartlett's newest subdivisions. Properties here appeal to families seeking quality Bartlett City Schools, larger lot sizes, and a quiet suburban environment with easy access to I-40.

Bartlett Area Long-Term Rental Market

The  Bartlett area has consistent long-term rental demand driven by its affordable housing stock, proximity to major employers like Nike's largest global distribution center, and convenient access to I-40, Bartlett, and downtown Memphis. With a median home price around $150,000-$165,000 and average rents near $900-$1,300 depending on property type and size, the area offers some of Memphis's strongest rental yields for investors. The housing stock consists primarily of single-family ranch-style homes built in the mid-to-late 20th century, along with duplexes and small multi-family properties.

What makes Raleigh attractive for long-term tenants: affordable rents compared to neighboring Bartlett and Cordova, easy commutes via I-40 and major surface streets, access to shopping and services along Covington Pike and Austin Peay Highway, the new Raleigh Springs Civic Center, and proximity to Methodist North Hospital. Memphis's lack of a state income tax is an added draw. Properties that are well-maintained and competitively priced see steady demand from families, working professionals, and healthcare workers in the area.

$1,200-$2,200

Average Monthly Rent

$1,035

2-Bedroom Average

-8.0%

Year-over-Year Rent Change

4.9%

Area Vacancy Rate

Bartlett Area Short-Term Rental Market

The Raleigh area's short-term rental market benefits from its position as an affordable alternative to pricier Memphis neighborhoods, with easy highway access to Downtown, Graceland, and other major attractions. Properties here attract budget-conscious travelers, families visiting relatives, traveling nurses and healthcare workers at Methodist North Hospital, and contractors working at nearby distribution and logistics facilities. Spacious single-family homes with yards and driveways perform well on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, offering guests more space and value than comparable listings closer to Downtown. Properties that are clean, well-furnished, and competitively priced see solid occupancy from a mix of leisure and business travelers.

$100-$175

Average Daily Rate

58%

Average Occupancy

1,945+

Active Memphis Listings

$20-$35K+

Annual STR Revenue

Memphis Short-Term Rental Permit Requirements