Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (82 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Pine Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

4700 Schubert RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Lynnwood Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynnwood Arms

305-309 Lynnwood DrKnoxville, TN 37918
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Shenandoah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

3400 Tazewell PikeKnoxville, TN 37918
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2601-2609 Bridalwood Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2601-2609 Bridalwood Dr

2601-2609 Bridalwood DrKnoxville, TN 37917
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Ridgecrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Apartments

2412 NE Ridgecrest DrKnoxville, TN 37918
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Fenwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fenwood Apartments

2719 Holbrook DrKnoxville, TN 37918
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Outer Northside, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northside area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Forestdale Village priced from $900. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Outer Northside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Woodbury Crossing3 C Floor Plan3BR,2BA$935
Carlton SquareTownhome B2BR,1BA$950
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$994
Bouldercrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northside, TN

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northside area is the $1.29 price per square foot Neyland Model at Legacy Pointe in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,640. The second greatest value Outer Northside apartment is the D6 Model at Union Knoxville starting at $1,430 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy PointeNeyland2BR,2BA$1.29
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Spring Meadow ApartmentsE33BR,2BA$1.31
Woodbury Crossing3 B Floor Plan3BR,2BA$0.84
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments3x2-60%3BR,2BA$1.19
Summercrest Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.21
Carlton SquareTownhome B2BR,1BA$1.03
3210 Linda Lou Way, Unit Creekside Duplexes3210 Linda Lou Way2BR,1BA$1.06
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Northside, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Outer Northside, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Outer Northside Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northside is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northside is Forestdale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Outer Northside costs $2,005.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Northside?

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 122 regular apartments in Outer Northside 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 Outer Northside?

Cheap apartments in Outer Northside have an average cost of $824 which is $1,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northside.

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

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