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Society 865
2240 Grand AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN from $400 (21 Rentals)
Rentals in Knoxville near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.
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Tradition Knoxville
2521 Kingston PikeKnoxville, TN 37919
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Commons at Knoxville
1640 Grand AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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University Walk | Student Housing
2308 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Redpoint Knoxville
4155 Henry Knox WayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Quarry Trail
3999 Highland Crest WayKnoxville, TN 37920
Deciding Between a Student Apartment or a Dorm?
If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.
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Flagship Kerns
230 Flagship WayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Slate at 901
2006 Cumberland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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The Standard at Knoxville
705 17th StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Knoxville and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Wendy Melton
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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 | $1,767 | $775 | $4,103 |
| Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $780 | $4,908 |
| Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $799 | $7,142 |
| Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $799 | $6,939 |
| Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $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
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 $1,000.
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 $11,016.
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 2,291 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 $1,000 which is $10,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knoxville.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN
Written by: Wendy Melton
Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.