
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Heights Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (33 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Western Heights area of Knoxville.


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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 |
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Western Heights Studio Apartments | $1,932 | $985 | $3,000 |
Western Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $780 | $4,303 |
Western Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $799 | $7,142 |
Western Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $799 | $4,650 |
Western Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $799 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Western Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Heights area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Commons at Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Western Heights 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 |
Commons at Knoxville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1,070 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Peerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
Rand at Tillery | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Barclay House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Knox High Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Siegel Select Knoxville | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
The Collective at Sutherland | The Dolly | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Reserve at Third Creek Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Papermill Square | The Dolly | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Heights, TN
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Heights area is the $1.52 price per square foot Pleasant Stables Model at Pleasant Ridge Stables in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Western Heights apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Sutherland Loft Townhouses starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pleasant Ridge Stables | Pleasant Stables | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
Sutherland Loft Townhouses | 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Union Knoxville | D6 | 4BR,4BA | $1.17 |
1815 Logan Ave, Unit A1 | 1815 Logan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 | 401 E Scott Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Henley | The Mod | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Liberty View Apartments | Liberty View Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Knox High Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Reserve at Third Creek Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Nova Knoxville | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern Heights, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Western Heights is Rand at Tillery which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Western Heights costs $1,995.
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 65 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 $1,068 which is $927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Heights.
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