
Cheap Homes for Rent in Knoxville, TN from $800 (60 Rentals)
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5101 Asheville Hwy

5101 Asheville Hwy

221 Hawthorne Ave

244 Burkhardt Way

5118 Cumberland Wood Dr NW

1705 Washington Ave

5101 Asheville Hwy

5101 Asheville Hwy

3715 Sisk Rd NW
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3210 E Magnolia Ave

1302 N Wright Rd

1013 W Parkway Ave

1725 Kim Watt Dr

5017 Inskip Rd

706 Chickamauga Ave

2152 Dandridge Ave

323 Watauga Dr

5808 Fountain Rd

1000 Viking Dr
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325 Rockford Cedar St

833 Lovell Rd

2825 Mynatt Rd

3061 Kingston Pike

8122 Elderberry Dr NW

1416 Chicago Ave

3043 E 5th Ave

3518 Acorn Woods Way,

2017 Belle Terra Rd

3104 E Governor John Sevier Hwy
Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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1712 Boyd St

820 Luttrell St

1921 Trotter Ave

947 Birch St

917 Wilder Pl

724 Deery St

706 Ben Hur Ave

706 Ben Hur Ave

1700 Clinch Ave

1903 Mississippi Ave

948 Piney Grove Church Rd

6412 Western Ave

2730 Jefferson Ave

322 Russell Rd

2432 E Glenwood Ave

1330 Francis Station Dr

4237 Holston Dr

1004 Game Day Way

425 Cross Creek Rd

603 Augusta Ave
Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Knoxville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Knoxville 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,699 | $900 | $3,000 |
Knoxville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,223 | $1,495 | $3,600 |
Knoxville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,658 | $1,200 | $5,980 |
Knoxville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,231 | $3,000 | $8,940 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Marble City | $1,550 | $775 | 131 |
West View | $1,550 | $780 | 121 |
Lyons View | $1,634 | $899 | 76 |
Belle Morris | $1,650 | $850 | 101 |
Lakemoor Hills | $1,669 | $775 | 99 |
Outer Southside | $1,677 | $775 | 283 |
South Knoxville | $1,677 | $775 | 283 |
Uptown Knoxville | $1,781 | $780 | 324 |
Fountain City | $1,967 | $1,940 | 2 |
College Hills | $1,985 | $780 | 148 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Forestdale Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Oakview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Golf View Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Walker Springs Apartments | Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
North Hills Apartments | The Peak | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Creek Ridge Apartments | Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Emerson | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Knox Ridge | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.31 |
Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC | 4 Bedroom Home | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom | 2122 Brooks Ave | 1BR,2.5BA | $0.50 |
Redpoint Knoxville | 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
Country Club | F-Two Bdrm/Two Bath-New Construction | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Union Knoxville | D6 | 4BR,4BA | $1.17 |
1815 Logan Ave, Unit A1 | 1815 Logan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Woodbury Crossing | 3 B Floor Plan | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
White Oak Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Walker Springs Apartments | Iris | 1BR,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.

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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Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.