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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN

Pricing Updated: 03/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Knoxville, TN area range in price from $750 to $6,430 with an overall median price of $1,946. The three Knoxville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marble City at $775, West View at $780, and Belle Morris at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Knoxville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Marble City$1,499$7752419
West View$1,511$7802405
Belle Morris$1,595$8008792
Lonsdale$1,595$7806547
Uptown Knoxville$1,595$78014323
Edgewood$1,649$7807873
Island Home$1,649$7505796
Outer Southside$1,649$75010131
Parkridge$1,649$7807344
South Knoxville$1,649$75010131

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knoxville, TN is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Communities in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $925. Oakview Apartments in the West Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knoxville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Woodbury Crossing3 C Floor Plan3BR,2BA$935
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$998
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Windsor CourtEdinboroStudio,1BA$1,023
Cedar HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Creek Ridge ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knoxville area is the $0.31 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value Knoxville apartment is the 11300 Sheldon Chase Ln Model at 11300 Sheldon Chase Ln starting at $3,235 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. 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.
Knox Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.31
11300 Sheldon Chase Ln11300 Sheldon Chase Ln4BR,3BA$1.12
1000 Oak Haven Rd1000 Oak Haven Rd4BR,2.5BA$1.03
8131 Broken Rock Ln8131 Broken Rock Ln3BR,2.5BA$1.08
9406 Hoyle Beals Dr9406 Hoyle Beals Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.10
7705 Edith Keeler Ln7705 Edith Keeler Ln3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Redpoint Knoxville3x33BR,3BA$0.72
2607 E 5th Ave2607 E 5th Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
Woodbury Crossing3 C Floor Plan3BR,2BA$0.74
Londontown Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.08

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Knoxville Overview

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville retains its Appalachian heritage while welcoming a melting pot of modern tastes and global cultures. Whether you’re interested in renting apartments in Knoxville because you’ve heard about its designation as “America’s Most Romantic City,” because you can’t get enough of the champion Lady Vols, or to take advantage of its rich employment opportunities, Knoxville has a wealth of apartment choices in both the downtown and surrounding areas.

Why live in Knoxville, TN?

Along with the benefits of life in Knoxville apartments with its mild climate, sophisticated transit system and wealth of local media, colorful, cultural Knoxville draws residents from all parts of the country, live in its unique neighborhoods, riverfront benefits and Smoky Mountain flavor.

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knoxville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Knoxville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Knoxville is at Highland Terrace Communities listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Knoxville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Knoxville Apartment is $935 at Oakview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Knoxville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Knoxville is starting from $1,000 at Golf View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Knoxville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Knoxville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbury Crossing and starts from $935.

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