
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN Under $1,300 (98 Rentals)


Cottages on Tazewell

The Collective at Sutherland

Hudson on the Greenway

The Park at Fountain City

KB Willows

The Abigail

Palmer
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Views at Elm Grove

Evergreen at the Bluffs

The Meridian

Goldelm at the Metropolitan

Rocky View Apartments

Sutters Mill Apartments

West Hills Village Apartments

Londontown Apartments
Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Retreat West Hills

Canyon & Knox Landing

Steeplechase Apartment Homes

Spring Meadow Apartments

Kinley Lofts

Barclay House Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

Ivy at West Hills

The Hammond

Bell Walkers Crossing

Element at Cedar Bluff

Meadowood Apartments

Lovell Crossing Apartments

Woodview Terrace

Hillside Place Apartments

Willow Creek Apartments

Creek Ridge Apartments

The Villas at Londontown

First Creek at Austin

Northshore Woods

West Towne Manor

Country Club

Tiffany Square

Red Bud Apartments
Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Knoxville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Knoxville Studio Apartments | $1,728 | $775 | $3,946 |
Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $780 | $4,753 |
Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $799 | $7,142 |
Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $799 | $6,896 |
Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $799 | $3,427 |
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Getting Around Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Knoxville Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Knoxville with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Knoxville is at The Villas at Londontown listed at $879.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Knoxville Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Knoxville is $1,683.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Knoxville Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Knoxville is a 1,099 square feet unit starting from $2,859 at Yardley Flats Apartments.
What is the average size for Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Knoxville is currently 780 sq ft.
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