Cheap Homes for Rent in Knox County, TN from $400 (45 Rentals)

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property at 1058 Dalton Ln

$800

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$800
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$800

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1058 Dalton Ln

KnoxvilleTN37923

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property at 525 E Morelia Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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525 E Morelia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37917
property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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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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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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867 N Gallaher View Rd

KnoxvilleTN37923
property at 2827 E 5th Ave

$995 - $1,395

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2827 E 5th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

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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
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 495361BR,1BA$875
Windsor Court ApartmentsEdinboroStudio,1BA$879
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Emerson1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$929
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knox County area is the $0.32 price per square foot 5 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 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $999 with a $0.72 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 Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5BA$0.32
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Walker Springs ApartmentsAzalea2BR,2BA$1.09
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL2BR,1BA$1.20
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 493981BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Knox County

What type of rentals are currently available in Knox County?

There are currently 842 Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,969. There are also 413 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knox County ranging from $450 to $5,500.

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 $450 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,388.

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 $750 to $4,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $450 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.