Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $780 (24 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
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Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Knoxville and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Wendy Melton

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Kenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

1160 Kenesaw AveKnoxville, TN 37919
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Hillwood Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Zaina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zaina Apartments

319-400 Hialeah DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Southside Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Highland Terrace IV
1 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 S Gay St

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Knoxville is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in South Knoxville is Emerson which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Knoxville costs $1,699.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Knoxville?

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 115 regular apartments in South Knoxville 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 South Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in South Knoxville have an average cost of $989 which is $710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Knoxville.

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.