Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (12 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
Student Housing
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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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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$1,029
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Commons at KnoxvilleC33BR,2BA$1,140
Knox High ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
Knox High ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.69
The Standard at KnoxvilleFulmer 5 - 2Br, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.01
South Banks at Suttree Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Highland Avenue Apartments1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.98
The Scene at 2300Two Bedroom / One Bath2BR,1BA$2.25
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$2.34
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio ,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

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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