Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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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 Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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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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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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116 S Gay St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

116 S Gay St

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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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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JFG Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

JFG Flats

200 W Jackson AveKnoxville, TN 37902
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Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mechanicsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mechanicsville area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Mechanicsville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Rand at TilleryOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,115
MaplehurstStudiosStudio,1BA$1,171
Siegel Select KnoxvilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,274
Knox High ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,380
Highland Avenue ApartmentsTop Floors2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, TN

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsville area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2x2.5 Model at Sutherland Loft Townhouses in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Mechanicsville apartment is the D5 Model at Union Knoxville starting at $1,470 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mechanicsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sutherland Loft Townhouses2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.64
Union KnoxvilleD54BR,4BA$1.20
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.44
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
The HenleyMetro1BR,1BA$1.84
Highland Avenue Apartments1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.98
Rand at TilleryOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Knoxville. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Mechanicsville Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mechanicsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mechanicsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mechanicsville is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mechanicsville?

The cheapest apartment in Mechanicsville is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Mechanicsville costs $2,131.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mechanicsville?

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 97 regular apartments in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville?

Cheap apartments in Mechanicsville have an average cost of $1,169 which is $962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mechanicsville.

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