
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Western Heights Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $780 (22 Rentals)


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Western Heights, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Western Heights Studio Apartments | $1,867 | $985 | $3,000 |
Western Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $780 | $4,273 |
Western Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $799 | $7,142 |
Western Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,010 | $4,650 |
Western Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $799 | $2,800 |
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Getting Around the Western Heights Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 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 Western Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Heights is under $1,274.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Western Heights is Bouldercrest which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Western Heights costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Heights?
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 76 regular apartments in Western Heights 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 Western Heights?
Cheap apartments in Western Heights have an average cost of $1,134 which is $816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Heights.
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