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901 27th St

TuscaloosaAL35401

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Knoxville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knoxville, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $495. Forest Lake Apartments in the West Tuscaloosa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knoxville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, AL and Nearby

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knoxville area is the $0.46 price per square foot Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Knoxville apartment is the Cali Model at The Grove Moundville starting at $1,799 with a $1.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metalworks CondosMetalworks Condo3BR,4BA$0.46
The Grove MoundvilleCali4BR,2BA$1.01
Riverfront VillageCapstone3BR,3BA$0.69
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
2800 McFarland2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Canterbury Apartment HomesTwo Bed - One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
City Heights at Skyland (C.H.A.M.)Bryant1BR,1BA$0.98
Valley Square Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in Knoxville?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, AL with pricing that ranges from $465 to $3,556. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knoxville ranging from $525 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Knoxville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Knoxville ranges from $525 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,422.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Knoxville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Knoxville range from $859 to $2,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,265 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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