
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (62 Rentals)
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2827 E 5th Ave

2827 E 5th Ave

16th Place Apartments

302 Olive St, Unit 202

North Hills Apartments

Morningside Gardens Apartments

2827 E 5th Ave

2827 E 5th Ave

2827 E 5th Ave
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1901 E 5th Ave, Unit 2

1628 Clinch Ave

The Shiloh Ridge Apartments

Forestdale Village

Maplehurst

1416 Chicago Ave

1414 Chicago Ave

1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402, Unit #B402

Hub Knoxville

1700 Clinch Ave
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2827 E 5th Ave

Graham Apartments

City South Apartments

First Creek at Austin

Barclay House Apartments

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1709 E 5th Ave

The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments

1506 Exeter Ave NW

1606 Laurel Ave
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1211 Highland Ave, Unit 302, Unit 302

The Dandridge

Dutch Valley Village

1700 Clinch Ave

Highland Terrace Apartments

3502 Lansing Ave

2601-2609 Bridalwood Dr

1309 Forest Ave

316 James Agee St

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Hillwood Villas

706 Chickamauga Ave

612 South Studios

Highland Terrace IV

The Highland On Laurel

The Flats at The Pike

1637 Highland Ave

Sterchi's Lofts

306 E Burwell Ave

The Highland V
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Edgewood, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,025 | $2,199 |
| Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $800 | $4,100 |
| Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $975 | $4,785 |
| Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $799 | $3,870 |
| Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $725 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Edgewood Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. 16th Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
| 16th Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Commons at Knoxville | D1 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Forestdale Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Hub Knoxville | 4x2 Pod | 4BR,2BA | $1,174 |
| City South Apartments | Studio - 612 | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Graham Apartments | 1X1 201-204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, TN
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the Three Bed One Bath - UPG Model at The Dandridge starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Holston Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporium Lofts | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Dandridge | Three Bed One Bath - UPG | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Dutch Valley Village | Dutch Valley | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments | 2x1-60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Rocky View Apartment Homes | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Standard at Knoxville | Fulmer 2 - 2Br, 2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| First Creek at Austin | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Forestdale Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewood is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $1,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewood?
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 197 regular apartments in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?
Cheap apartments in Edgewood have an average cost of $1,253 which is $542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.
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