Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (69 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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Kenwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

1160 Kenesaw AveKnoxville, TN 37919
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Lovell Center
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lovell Center

10408-10412 Lovell Center DrKnoxville, TN 37922
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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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Whittle Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whittle Springs

4415 Whittle Springs RdKnoxville, TN 37917
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Brownstone II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brownstone II

805 Flanders LnKnoxville, TN 37919
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West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Canyon & Knox LandingKnox S1-DStudio,1BA$999
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1,049
Creek Ridge ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1,050
Rand StocktonStockton 1 Br WW & HB1BR,1BA$1,050
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
KB WillowsThe Ashe1BR,1BA$1,075
Brendon Park ApartmentsThe SpruceStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Knox Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.31
Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC4 Bedroom Home4BR,2.5BA$1.19
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
The MeridianWedgewood3BR,2BA$1.28
Union KnoxvilleD54BR,4BA$1.20
Country ClubF-Two Bdrm/Two Bath-New Construction2BR,2BA$1.22
Raintree ApartmentsStyle 3 & 42BR,2.5BA$1.33
Castle Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Williamsburg Village2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.20
Walker Springs ApartmentsIris1BR,1BA$1.23

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West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Tennessee including West Knoxville, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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.

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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