
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (7 Rentals)
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Fountain City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fountain City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fountain City Studio Apartments | $999 | $999 | $999 |
Fountain City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $875 | $3,640 |
Fountain City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $975 | $4,557 |
Fountain City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,435 | $1,895 |
Fountain City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
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Cheapest Available Fountain City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fountain City area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Forestdale Village priced from $900. Canyon & Knox Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Fountain City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Forestdale Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Canyon & Knox Landing | Knox S1-D | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Golf View Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain City, TN
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain City area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Maple Sunset Apartments in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Fountain City apartment is the 3x2 Model at Summercrest Apartments starting at $1,435 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Maple Sunset Apartments | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
Summercrest Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Williamsburg Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Rand at Sharps Ridge | Sharps Ridge 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Dutch Valley Village | Dutch Valley | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments | 2x1-60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Golf View Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Windsor Court | Oxford | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
North Hills Apartments | The Peak | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Forestdale Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountain City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountain City?
The cheapest apartment in Fountain City is Forestdale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Fountain City costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fountain City?
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 5 regular apartments in Fountain City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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