Moving to Memphis for FedEx?
Practical housing guidance for renters relocating to Memphis for a logistics role — shift work, choosing an area, and leasing before you arrive.
Which building? This employer is a network, not an address
“FedEx Memphis” is not a place. FedEx runs several distinct Memphis operations under different parts of the business, and they are scattered across the city — downtown, east Memphis, the Hacks Cross corridor in the southeast, and the airport itself. A ramp job at the World Hub and a corporate role at a headquarters building are different commutes, different hours and different neighbourhoods.
The operating company matters as much as the employer name. Confirm which entity you are joining and which building you report to before you look at a single apartment.
| Site | What it is | Address | ZIP | Part of the city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx World Hub | Air sorting hub at Memphis International Airport; the overnight operation. Reported at roughly 1.6 million square feet | Sprankel Avenue, at Memphis International Airport (sources list 2753 and 2903) | 38118 area | South Memphis, at the airport |
| FedEx Express World Headquarters | Corporate offices for FedEx Express | 3610 Hacks Cross Road | Southeast Memphis | Hacks Cross corridor, southeast |
| FedEx Corporation headquarters | Corporate offices | 942 Shady Grove Road South | East Memphis | East Memphis |
| FedEx Logistics global headquarters | Corporate offices in the former Gibson Guitar building, opened April 2022 | 145 Lt. George W. Lee Avenue | Downtown | Downtown Memphis |
| FedEx Ship Center | Customer shipping counter | 4450 Distriplex Cove | 38118 | Southeast Memphis |
These are genuinely different parts of the city. An apartment that works for a downtown corporate role may be impractical for an overnight shift at the airport hub, and the reverse is equally true.
Our rentals are in the Raleigh area of northeast Memphis (38128), which is a different part of the city again from the airport and from Hacks Cross. Tell us which building you report to and we will tell you honestly whether what we manage is a sensible search area for you — including when it is not.
On drive times. We do not publish estimated commutes to any FedEx facility. Traffic around the airport and the hub concentrates sharply at sort times. Map the route from the actual building address and drive it in both directions at the hours you will really travel.
Nearby apartments: ELM manages Raleigh Pines in Raleigh, Memphis (38128) — view current availability.
Quick answers for renters
- Can I apply before I move? Yes — out-of-town applications are routine. How remote leasing works.
- Can I tour on my own schedule? Yes — book a self-guided tour, including outside office hours.
- What documents do I need? Photo ID for every adult, proof of income or a written offer letter, and rental history. Full list.
- How do I time move-in? Aim for a few days before your first day. Planning around a start date.
- What is currently listed availability? View current availability — it changes weekly.
If you are relocating to Memphis for a role with FedEx, your housing decision is shaped by
two things most relocation guides ignore: the hours you will actually work, and how quickly you
need to be in place. This guide is written around both.
The airport and logistics area
Memphis International Airport (MEM) sits south of the city core, inside the Interstate 240
loop, and anchors a large concentration of freight, warehousing and distribution operations.
Renters working in that sector generally weigh a shorter drive against the type of housing
they want, and there is no single right answer — it depends on your shift and your
household.
We do not publish commute times. Drive times to any
facility depend on your exact worksite, gate, shift and the day. Confirm your worksite address
with your employer and drive the route at your real hours before you commit to an area.
If you are working shifts
Sleeping during the day
Look at bedroom placement, window start date, and how much traffic or foot noise reaches the unit mid-morning. Room-darkening curtains are worth buying before you move, not after.
Coming home at odd hours
Consider lighting and parking near the unit entrance, and how far you park from your door with hands full.
Laundry and errands
In-unit or on-site laundry matters more on a rotating schedule. So does whether a grocery store near you keeps late hours.
Roommates and household
If others in the home are on a daytime schedule, look for a layout that separates sleeping areas rather than stacking them along one wall.
Searching for an apartment from out of town
The most common mistake we see is waiting until arrival to look. Inventory moves; the unit
you saw online three weeks ago is often gone. The second most common mistake is the opposite
— sending money for a unit nobody has verified exists.
Both are avoidable. Work with a manager you can verify, tour before you sign, and apply
through an official application system rather than a person’s payment app.
- Verify the property manager independently before sending anything
- Tour the actual unit — self-guided, video, or in person
- Apply through the official online application
- Read the lease in full, including utility responsibility
- Never wire funds or pay a deposit by gift card or payment app
Leasing remotely
We lease to out-of-town renters routinely. In practice that means a self-guided or video
tour, an online application, an electronic lease, and a scheduled key handover on your arrival
date. The full walkthrough — including the documents usually requested and what to ask
before signing — is in our
guide to renting an apartment before moving to Memphis.
Featured ELM rentals
Our Memphis rentals include apartments in Raleigh, in northeast
Memphis. Availability changes frequently.
Relocation checklist
- Confirm your start date and worksite address with your employer
- Drive or map your route at your actual shift hours
- Set a total monthly budget including utilities and transport
- Shortlist units and confirm current availability before you travel
- Gather photo ID, proof of income and rental history
- Tour, apply, and read the lease before signing
- Start utilities and renters insurance for your move-in date
- Plan your first week’s essentials if furniture arrives later
Frequently asked questions
Does ELM Property Management have a relationship with FedEx?
No. We are an independent property management company. This guide exists because renters relocating for work ask us the same housing questions, and we can answer them.
I work overnight. What should I look for in an apartment?
Prioritize daytime sleep: bedroom placement away from a shared wall or parking area, room-darkening curtains, and a unit where you can control heating and cooling. Ask about quiet hours and when landscaping or maintenance work is typically scheduled.
Can I sign a lease before I relocate?
Yes. Self-guided tours, an online application and an electronic lease make it practical. See our guide to renting before moving.
How long does the application take?
It depends on how quickly your documents and references come back. Have photo ID, proof of income and rental history ready when you apply and you remove most of the delay. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific decision time.
What will my commute be?
We do not publish drive-time estimates. Check the route yourself, at your actual shift start and end times — overnight and daytime traffic differ substantially.
Ask Lia
Lia is ELM Property Management’s leasing assistant. If you are relocating for a logistics role and need to know what is actually available for your start date, ask. Send your question through our contact page, email info@elmpropertymanagement.com, or call 901-350-5502 and a member of our team will follow up.
Need housing sorted before your start date?
Tell us your move-in date and what you need. We will tell you plainly whether we have something that fits, and what the next step is.
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ELM Property Management is not affiliated with or endorsed by FedEx, xAI, Amazon, Nike, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the United States Navy, or any other employer referenced on this website. Employer names are used solely to help prospective residents evaluate housing and relocation options.
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