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201 Ave B

KnoxvilleTN37920

Cheapest Available Knox County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knox County, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $780. Forestdale Village in the Holston Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knox County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom Remodel1BR,1BA$985
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$993
Woodview TerraceThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$995
Altitude @ 6313Studio Elevation 3000Studio,1BA$999
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knox County 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 Knox County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Home Model at Amber Vista - Brand New Homes starting at $2,650 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Knox County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Knox Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.31
Amber Vista - Brand New Homes3 Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$1.26
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.61
Woodbury Crossing3 C Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.00
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Meadowood Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.07
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Colonial2BR,1BA$1.15
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knox County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Knox County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Knox County is at Altitude @ 6313 listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Knox County Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Knox County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Knox County is starting from $993 at White Oak Crossing.

What is the most affordable Knox County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Knox County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbury Crossing and starts from $1,259.

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