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  • Colonial Apartments

    5140 Wheelis Dr, Memphis, TN 38117

    Located in East Memphis, Memphis zip code 38117
    Apartment building
    Pet-friendly
    1–unit building
    1,620 sqft
    3 bedrooms
    2.5 bathrooms

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    Neighborhood: East Memphis

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    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Car-Dependent
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Some Transit
    Bike Score®
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    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Memphis

    Sea Isle Elementary School
    Grades PK-5 • 1.4 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    4/10
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10
    Colonial Middle School
    Grades 6-8 • 1.6 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    Student Progress Rating
    8/10
    White Station High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.9 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    8/10
    College Readiness Rating
    8/10
    Student Progress Rating
    9/10

    Colonial-Yorkshire, East Memphis and Colonial Acres sit in Memphis’s leafy eastern neighborhoods, where a humid subtropical climate brings hot summers and mild winters. East Memphis is known for the Memphis Botanic Garden and the adjoining Dixon Gallery and Gardens, while Shelby Farms Park offers expansive trails and outdoor space nearby. Local commercial corridors mix restaurants, cafés and everyday shopping, with additional dining and retail around Laurelwood Shopping Center. The area’s cultural life includes galleries and seasonal events at its gardens, alongside independent restaurants and coffee spots. Getting around is easiest by car, with major roads connecting the neighborhoods to other parts of Memphis; some errands and outings are also possible on foot or by bike. For ZIP code 38117, the median rent is $1,535 per month, with a typical range of $799 to $14,950.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is Colonial Apartments located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    Colonial Apartments is located at 5140 Wheelis Dr in East Memphis, Memphis, TN. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, Casablanca, and Folk's Folly Prime Steak House.

    What is the average rent in Memphis, TN?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in ZIP code 38117 in Memphis is currently $1,535 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to Colonial Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Colonial Apartments include Sea Isle Elementary School, Colonial Middle School, and White Station High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Colonial Apartments?

    Colonial Apartments is located near 6 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.2 miles) and Kroger (0.2 miles). Additional shopping options, including Pinots Palette, are approximately 0.3 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near Colonial Apartments?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Colonial Apartments include Tri-State Neurology (0.2 miles away), Mid South Pulmonary (0.2 miles away), and Laurelwood Pediatrics (0.3 miles away).

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