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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 510 14th St

510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 3043 E 5th Ave

3043 E 5th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

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property at 1700 Clinch Ave

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

Cheapest Available Knox County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knox County, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $799. Cedar Ridge Apartments in the South Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knox County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsJunior ApartmentStudio,1BA$875
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
City South ApartmentsStudio - 612Studio,1BA$924
Riverview Park2 X 22BR,2BA$925
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN

As of June 02, 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 4 Bedroom Home Model at Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC starting at $2,595 with a $1.19 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$0.31
Windermere Trails / TN Hardin Valley, LLC4 Bedroom Home4BR,2.5BA$1.19
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.56
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.68
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Union KnoxvilleD54BR,4BA$1.20
Woodbury Crossing3 B Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.01
White Oak CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Williamsburg Village2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.20
Riverview Park2 X 22BR,2BA$0.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Knox County

What type of rentals are currently available in Knox County?

There are currently 811 Apartments for Rent in Knox County, TN with pricing that ranges from $699 to $6,742. There are also 360 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knox County ranging from $690 to $10,320.

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 $690 to $10,320 with an average monthly rent of $3,285.

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 $6,066, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

Expert Rental Resources

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