Belle|Mont adds new middle-income housing near Crosstown

Memphis is celebrating the completion of Belle|Mont, a new middle-income housing development in the Medical District.

The project is located at 281 N. Montgomery Street, less than half a mile from Crosstown Concourse. The city says the development includes 23 rental units arranged as a cottage court community, with a mix of cottages, duplexes, and fourplexes.

Belle|Mont is part of the City of Memphis’ Middle-Income Housing Pilot Program, which is aimed at expanding attainable rental options for residents who may not qualify for traditional affordable housing but still struggle to find housing that fits their budget.

The design also makes the project notable. Instead of a large apartment building or single-family-only development, Belle|Mont uses a “missing middle” model — smaller-scale housing that fits between detached homes and larger apartment complexes. That type of housing can add more rental options while keeping a neighborhood-scale feel.

For residents, the project adds new housing near major job, health care, education, and transit corridors. Its location near Crosstown also gives renters access to nearby restaurants, services, and community spaces without being far from the city’s core.

The completion ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at the North Montgomery Street site. As the city looks for more ways to address housing demand, Belle|Mont gives Memphis another example of how smaller developments can add options in growing neighborhoods.