Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (40 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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16th Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16th Place Apartments

1539-1543 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Pleasant Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Terrace

4601 Pleasant Ridge RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Dunhill Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Flats

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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The Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Papermill Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Papermill Square

3820 Papermill SqKnoxville, TN 37909

College Hills, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hills area of Knoxville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Tradition Knoxville priced from $799. Society 865 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Slate at 9013x3 Double3BR,3BA$800
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$969
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Meadowood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath (small)1BR,1BA$1,040
The Mark KnoxvilleE5B - 5x55BR,5BA$1,050
Overlook at Beaumont1 Bedroom Tax Credit Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,054
Bouldercrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, TN

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $1.42 price per square foot Pleasant Stables Model at Pleasant Ridge Stables in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts starting at $1,900 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pleasant Ridge StablesPleasant Stables3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Sutherland Loft Townhouses2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.64
Slate at 9014x34BR,3BA$0.98
1920 Grand Ave, Unit 1011920 Grand Ave3BR,3BA$1.67
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
Reserve at Third Creek ApartmentsReserve at Third Creek Apartments2BR,1BA$1.62
Knox High ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Meadowood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath (small)1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #16

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Knoxville, TN. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the College Hills Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hills is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hills?

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is Highland Terrace Communities which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $1,749.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hills?

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 238 regular apartments in College Hills 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 College Hills?

Cheap apartments in College Hills have an average cost of $1,152 which is $597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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