
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (69 Rentals)
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16th Place Apartments

Carlton Square

Tiffany Square

Highland Terrace Communities

West Gate Terrace

Woodview Terrace

Canyon & Knox Landing
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Bouldercrest

West Towne Manor

Willow Creek Apartments

Country Club

Meadowood Apartments

Northshore Woods

Walker Springs Apartments

Rand Stockton

411 Sharp Ln NE

108 E Inskip Dr
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Creek Ridge Apartments

Summit Towers

KB Willows

Brendon Park Apartments

Altitude @ 6313

Element at Cedar Bluff

The District Knoxville

Sutters Mill Apartments
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Goldelm at the Metropolitan

The Park at Fountain City

Carriage Hill

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The Meridian

Ivy at West Hills

Hudson on the Greenway
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West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Knoxville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Knoxville Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $775 | $3,071 |
West Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $780 | $4,481 |
West Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $799 | $6,128 |
West Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $799 | $5,144 |
West Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $699 | $3,547 |
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Cheapest Available West Knoxville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Knoxville 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 West Knoxville 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 |
Oakview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Canyon & Knox Landing | Knox S1-D | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Walker Springs Apartments | Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Creek Ridge Apartments | Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Rand Stockton | Stockton 1 Br WW & HB | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Commons at Knoxville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1,070 |
KB Willows | The Ashe | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Brendon Park Apartments | The Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Knoxville, TN
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Knoxville area is the $0.31 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value West Knoxville apartment is the 4 Bedroom Home Model at Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC starting at $2,595 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Knox Ridge | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.31 |
Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC | 4 Bedroom Home | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
Redpoint Knoxville | 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
The Meridian | Wedgewood | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Union Knoxville | D5 | 4BR,4BA | $1.20 |
Country Club | F-Two Bdrm/Two Bath-New Construction | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Raintree Apartments | Style 3 & 4 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
Castle Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Williamsburg Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Walker Springs Apartments | Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Knoxville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Knoxville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Knoxville is under $1,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Knoxville?
The cheapest apartment in West Knoxville is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in West Knoxville costs $2,152.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 113 regular apartments in West 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 West Knoxville?
Cheap apartments in West Knoxville have an average cost of $631 which is $1,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Knoxville.
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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN
Written by: Wendy Melton
Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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