Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (43 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Kenwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

1160 Kenesaw AveKnoxville, TN 37919
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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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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Zaina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zaina Apartments

319-400 Hialeah DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

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

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Dunhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Apartments

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

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
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Young High Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Young High Flats

121 E Young High PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
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Park Place North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place North

119-124 Lakeview CtLouisville, TN 37777
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South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable South Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,002
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Commons at KnoxvilleC33BR,2BA$1,140
Emerson1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,199
Johnathan's Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Barclay House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Goldelm at 414 FlatsThe Union1BR,1BA$1,241

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Knoxville area is the $0.37 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value South Knoxville apartment is the 4x3 Model at Cherokee Farmhouse Villas starting at $2,700 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Knox Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.37
Cherokee Farmhouse Villas4x34BR,3BA$1.23
Redpoint Knoxville3x33BR,3BA$0.86
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
The HenleySkyline2BR,2.5BA$1.50
The Hammond2 Bedroom Townhouse W/D Connections2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Bell View at Northshore2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
Johnathan's Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #6

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 comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Knoxville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Knoxville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Knoxville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Knoxville is at Highland Terrace Communities listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Knoxville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Knoxville Apartment is $780 at 16th Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Knoxville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Knoxville is starting from $1,080 at 16th Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Knoxville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Knoxville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commons at Knoxville and starts from $1,140.

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