Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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The Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Pleasant Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Terrace

4601 Pleasant Ridge RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Dunhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Apartments

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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116 S Gay St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

116 S Gay St

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Papermill Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Papermill Square

3820 Papermill SqKnoxville, TN 37909
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JFG Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

JFG Flats

200 W Jackson AveKnoxville, TN 37902
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College Hills, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hills area of Knoxville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Carlton Square priced from $950. Maplehurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $992. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlton SquareTownhome B2BR,1BA$950
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$992
Emerson1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$999
Bouldercrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$1,029
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Commons at KnoxvilleC33BR,2BA$1,140
CrestridgeThe LibertyStudio,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, TN

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $1.52 price per square foot Pleasant Stables Model at Pleasant Ridge Stables in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Sutherland Loft Townhouses starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pleasant Ridge StablesPleasant Stables3BR,2.5BA$1.52
Sutherland Loft Townhouses2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.64
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 2 Bed 2 Bath Small2BR,2BA$1.33
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
Goldelm at 414 FlatsThe Cumberland2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.44
Carlton SquareTownhome B2BR,1BA$1.03
Reserve at Third Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Bouldercrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Knoxville, TN. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the College Hills Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 College Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hills is under $1,159.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hills?

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is Emerson which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hills?

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 75 regular apartments in College Hills 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 College Hills?

Cheap apartments in College Hills have an average cost of $1,110 which is $790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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