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Cheapest Available Knox County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knox County, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Oakhill Apartments in the North Knoxville neighborhood priced from $795. The Landings in the East Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knox County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakhill Apartments5540 N. Broadway St. Oak Hills Apartments2BR,1BA$795
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Windsor Court ApartmentsEdinboroStudio,1BA$873
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Live in Comfort at Evergreen Apartments in1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
North Hills ApartmentsThe Glen1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN

As of November 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knox County area is the $0.35 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Knox County apartment is the 4x3 Model at Cherokee Farmhouse Villas starting at $2,700 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. 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 Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5BA$0.35
Cherokee Farmhouse Villas4x34BR,3BA$1.23
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.67
Walker Springs ApartmentsAzalea2BR,2BA$1.07
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Palmer2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Colonial2BR,1BA$1.15
Oakhill Apartments5540 N. Broadway St. Oak Hills Apartments2BR,1BA$0.96
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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 Windsor Court Apartments listed at $873.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Knox County Apartment is $900 at Forestdale Village.

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 $795 at Oakhill Apartments.

What is the most affordable Knox County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Knox County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Landings and starts from $799.

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