Cheap Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN from $400 (156 Rentals)

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The Village Apartments
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$875 - $1,100
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$875 - $1,100
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The Village Apartments

5518 Peyton PlKnoxville, TN 37918
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Cherokee Ridge Apartments
$950 - $1,230
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$910 - $1,190
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$40
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$950 - $1,230
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Cherokee Ridge Apartments

301 Woodlawn PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
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Bouldercrest
$950 - $1,380
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$890 - $1,320
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$60
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$950 - $1,380
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Bouldercrest

2000 Wilson RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Evergreen Terrace
$985 - $1,010
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$965 - $990
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$20
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$985 - $1,010
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Evergreen Terrace

1119 Baker AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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North Park Apartments
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$1,033 - $1,549
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$953 - $1,469
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$80
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$1,033 - $1,549
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North Park Apartments

5237-5263 Tillery RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Knoxville, TN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Knoxville, TN area range in price from $750 to $4,969 with an overall median price of $2,052. The three Knoxville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fountain City at $875, Burlington at $959, and East Knoxville at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Knoxville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fountain City$1,100$8752
Burlington$1,295$9594
East Knoxville$1,425$89531
Lonsdale$1,525$799261
Middlebrook Heights$1,529$799191
West View$1,529$799262
Uptown Knoxville$1,549$795582
Lyons View$1,579$850143
North Knoxville$1,615$795879
Outer Northside$1,615$795879

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Windsor Court ApartmentsCanterburyStudio,1BA$862
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
Red Bud Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$900
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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
Willow Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.17
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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Knoxville Overview

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville retains its Appalachian heritage while welcoming a melting pot of modern tastes and global cultures. Whether you’re interested in renting apartments in Knoxville because you’ve heard about its designation as “America’s Most Romantic City,” because you can’t get enough of the champion Lady Vols, or to take advantage of its rich employment opportunities, Knoxville has a wealth of apartment choices in both the downtown and surrounding areas.

Why live in Knoxville, TN?

Along with the benefits of life in Knoxville apartments with its mild climate, sophisticated transit system and wealth of local media, colorful, cultural Knoxville draws residents from all parts of the country, live in its unique neighborhoods, riverfront benefits and Smoky Mountain flavor.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Knoxville is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in Knoxville is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Knoxville costs $2,052.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Knoxville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9,328 regular apartments in Knoxville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in Knoxville have an average cost of $938 which is $1,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knoxville.

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