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Knoxville, TN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Knoxville, TN area range in price from $775 to $14,912 with an overall median price of $2,316. The three Knoxville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marble City at $775, West View at $780, and Lyons View at $899. 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$1,550$775131
West View$1,550$780121
Lyons View$1,634$89976
Belle Morris$1,650$850101
Lakemoor Hills$1,669$77599
Outer Southside$1,677$775283
South Knoxville$1,677$775283
Uptown Knoxville$1,781$780324
Fountain City$1,967$1,9402
College Hills$1,985$780148

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $799. Forestdale Village in the Holston Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knoxville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1,049
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1,050
Creek Ridge ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1,050
Emerson1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,053

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

As of May 03, 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 4 Bedroom Home Model at Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC starting at $2,570 with a $1.18 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
Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC4 Bedroom Home4BR,2.5BA$1.18
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.50
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
Country ClubF-Two Bdrm/Two Bath-New Construction2BR,2BA$1.22
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
1815 Logan Ave, Unit A11815 Logan Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Woodbury Crossing3 B Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.01
White Oak CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1.23

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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 a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Knoxville is under $1,053.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in Knoxville is Forestdale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Knoxville costs $2,316.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Knoxville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,408 regular apartments in Knoxville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in Knoxville have an average cost of $936 which is $1,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knoxville.

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