Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (42 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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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Sutherland Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sutherland Flats

510 Vista Glen WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Pleasant Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Terrace

4601 Pleasant Ridge RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Papermill Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Papermill Square

3820 Papermill SqKnoxville, TN 37909
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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
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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
Student Housing

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Dunhill Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Flats

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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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
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
The Mark KnoxvilleE5B - 5x55BR,5BA$949
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$959
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, TN

As of March 17, 2026 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
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Liberty ViewLiberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL2BR,1BA$1.20
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Tillery Ridge Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$1.53
Reserve At Third CreekReserve at Third Creek Apartments | $500 MOVE I...2BR,1BA$1.44
Meadowood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.37
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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College Hills, Knoxville, TN

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

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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!

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 $1,003.

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 $1,685.

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 294 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 $1,101 which is $584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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