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3043 E 5th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

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1700 Clinch Ave

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Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Knoxville, TN area range in price from $775 to $14,912 with an overall median price of $2,316. The three Knoxville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marble City at $775, West View at $780, and Lyons View at $899. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Knoxville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Marble City$1,550$775131
West View$1,550$780121
Lyons View$1,634$89976
Belle Morris$1,650$850101
Lakemoor Hills$1,669$77599
Outer Southside$1,677$775283
South Knoxville$1,677$775283
Uptown Knoxville$1,781$780324
Fountain City$1,967$1,9402
College Hills$1,985$780148

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $799. Forestdale Village in the Holston Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knoxville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1,049
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1,050
Creek Ridge ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1,050
Emerson1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,053

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knoxville area is the $0.31 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value Knoxville apartment is the 4 Bedroom Home Model at Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC starting at $2,570 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Knox Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.31
Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC4 Bedroom Home4BR,2.5BA$1.18
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.50
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
Country ClubF-Two Bdrm/Two Bath-New Construction2BR,2BA$1.22
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
1815 Logan Ave, Unit A11815 Logan Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Woodbury Crossing3 B Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.01
White Oak CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in Knoxville?

There are currently 846 Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $775 to $14,912. There are also 425 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knoxville ranging from $850 to $10,320.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Knoxville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Knoxville ranges from $850 to $10,320 with an average monthly rent of $3,335.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Knoxville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Knoxville range from $799 to $6,577, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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