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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mechanicsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mechanicsville Studio Apartments | $1,912 | $800 | $3,384 |
Mechanicsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $780 | $4,315 |
Mechanicsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $799 | $6,636 |
Mechanicsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $799 | $4,515 |
Mechanicsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $799 | $2,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Commons at Knoxville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1,070 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Peerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
Rand at Tillery | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Maplehurst | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
Siegel Select Knoxville | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
Knox High Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Highland Avenue Apartments | Top Floors | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sutherland Loft Townhouses | 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Union Knoxville | D5 | 4BR,4BA | $1.20 |
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 | 401 E Scott Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Liberty View Apartments | Liberty View Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Davy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Henley | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Highland Avenue Apartments | 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Rand at Tillery | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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