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property at 510 14th St

$1,000 - $1,645

1 Bedroom Rentals

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510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,050 - $1,150

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$1,050 - $1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 867 N Gallaher View Rd

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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867 N Gallaher View Rd, Unit 106

867 N Gallaher View Rd
KnoxvilleTN37923

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property at 8530 Brasilia Ct

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8530 Brasilia Ct

KnoxvilleTN37923

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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 Tradition Knoxville in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $799. Society 865 in the West 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
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsJunior ApartmentStudio,1BA$875
Windsor Court ApartmentsEdinboroStudio,1BA$879
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
Live in Comfort at Evergreen Apartments in Knoxville!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
The Mark KnoxvilleE5B - 5x55BR,5BA$949
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knox County area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Knox County apartment is the 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $1,069 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the West 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 Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.32
Redpoint Knoxville4 Bedroom, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.58
2705 Hodge Rd, Unit A2705 Hodge Rd2BR,2BA$1.06
1933 Saxton Ave1933 Saxton Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Walker Springs ApartmentsAzalea2BR,2BA$1.09
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Willow Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Knox County

What type of rentals are currently available in Knox County?

There are currently 847 Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,875. There are also 455 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knox County ranging from $375 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Knox County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Knox County ranges from $375 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,418.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Knox County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Knox County range from $799 to $4,793, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $829.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.