
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Sanders?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fort Sanders Studio Apartments | $1,757 | $925 | $2,155 |
Fort Sanders 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $780 | $4,100 |
Fort Sanders 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $1,080 | $4,999 |
Fort Sanders 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $1,029 | $4,650 |
Fort Sanders 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $799 | $1,484 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Sanders Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Fort Sanders Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Sanders area of Knoxville, TN is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Communities priced from $925. Society 865 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Fort Sanders apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $1,029 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Peerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
Commons at Knoxville | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $1,140 |
Knox High Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Sanders, TN
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Sanders area is the $1.17 price per square foot D6 Model at Union Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Fort Sanders apartment is the B2 Model at The Davy starting at $1,609 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Holston Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Sanders apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Union Knoxville | D6 | 4BR,4BA | $1.17 |
The Davy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Knox High Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Nova Knoxville | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Fulmer 5 - 2Br, 2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
South Banks at Suttree Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Highland Avenue Apartments | 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
The Scene at 2300 | Two Bedroom / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
Getting Around the Fort Sanders Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 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 Fort Sanders Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Sanders?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Sanders is under $1,692.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Sanders?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Sanders is Commons at Knoxville which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Fort Sanders costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Sanders?
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 81 regular apartments in Fort Sanders 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 Fort Sanders?
Cheap apartments in Fort Sanders have an average cost of $1,615 which is $785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Sanders.
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