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3043 E 5th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Knoxville, TN area range in price from $775 to $7,153 with an overall median price of $2,303. The three Knoxville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marble City at $775, West View at $780, and Belle Morris at $945. 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$775127
West View$1,550$780120
Belle Morris$1,651$945100
Lakemoor Hills$1,750$77596
Lyons View$1,774$89972
West Hills$1,799$88088
Wesley$1,809$88077
Uptown Knoxville$1,897$780313
Lonsdale$1,902$78099
College Hills$1,937$780147

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
Canyon & Knox LandingKnox S1-DStudio,1BA$999
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Windsor CourtEdinboroStudio,1BA$1,004
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

As of May 10, 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 $2,695 with a $1.24 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$1.24
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.56
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
River Hill TownhomesCobalt2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1.23
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in Knoxville?

There are currently 848 Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $775 to $7,153. There are also 404 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knoxville ranging from $690 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 $690 to $10,320 with an average monthly rent of $3,194.

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 $4,843, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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