
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (67 Rentals)
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16th Place Apartments

1628 Clinch Ave

Emerson

Carlton Square

The Abigail

Bouldercrest

Maplehurst

Overlook at Beaumont Western 1 LP

North Park Apartments
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1700 Clinch Ave, Unit #207

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Crestridge

Carriage Hill

Cassell Ridge

The Collective at Sutherland

Goldelm at 414 Flats

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205 E Springdale Ave, Unit 205
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Hub Knoxville

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Highland Avenue Apartments

140 E Glenwood Ave, Unit 211

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607 Hillview Rd

The Tribute

Westview Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

Ridgebrook Apartments

316 James Agee St

White Avenue Apartments

Hill Park House Apartments

1700 Clinch Ave
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Pleasant Terrace

Sutherland Flats

Highland Terrace IV

The Highland On Laurel

The Flats at The Pike

706 Chickamauga Ave

The Flats at Pond Gap

Sterchi's Lofts

The Highland V

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College Hills, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hills Studio Apartments | $1,504 | $899 | $2,100 |
| College Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $880 | $4,100 |
| College Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $815 | $3,685 |
| College Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $699 | $4,290 |
| College Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $879 | $3,516 |
| College Hills 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $799 | $2,663 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hills Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available College Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hills area of Knoxville, TN is a 5 Beds unit found at The Mark Knoxville priced from $799. Tradition Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mark Knoxville | E5 - 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $799 |
| Tradition Knoxville | Andrews | 2BR,1BA | $815 |
| 16th Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Commons at Knoxville | D1 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $890 |
| Emerson | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Abigail | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Villas Knoxville | Student Housing | RS-C1.2 | 3BR,3BA | $1,059 |
| 1701-1705 Hutchinson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Collective at Sutherland | The Dolly | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, TN
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3x2 VIP Model at Hub Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the Pleasant Stables Model at Pleasant Ridge Stables starting at $2,200 with a $1.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Knoxville | 3x2 VIP | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Pleasant Ridge Stables | Pleasant Stables | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
| Palmer | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Liberty View Apartments | Liberty View Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Cassell Ridge | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| TENN | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 205 E Springdale Ave, Unit 205 | 205 E Springdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Tradition Knoxville | Porters | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Villas Knoxville | Student Housing | RS-B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Abigail | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hills?
The cheapest apartment in College Hills is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $1,432.
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 222 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 $1,012 which is $420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.
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