Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (14 Rentals)

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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 Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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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Cheapest Available Fort Sanders Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Sanders area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Fort Sanders apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Siegel Select KnoxvilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Sanders, TN

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Sanders area is the $1.17 price per square foot D5 Model at Union Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Fort Sanders apartment is the 1815 Logan Ave Model at 1815 Logan Ave, Unit A1 starting at $1,375 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Sanders apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union KnoxvilleD54BR,4BA$1.17
1815 Logan Ave, Unit A11815 Logan Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.69
The Standard at KnoxvilleFulmer 5 - 2Br, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.01
South Banks at Suttree Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Highland Avenue Apartments1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.98
The Scene at 2300Two Bedroom / One Bath2BR,1BA$2.25
Commons at KnoxvilleB12BR,1BA$2.20
Society 8652GA - Gamma2BR,2BA$2.03

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

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 $1,599.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Sanders?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Sanders is 303 Flats which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Fort Sanders costs $18,600.

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 77 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 $1,677 which is $16,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Sanders.

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