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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Kenwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

1160 Kenesaw AveKnoxville, TN 37919
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Sutherland Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sutherland Flats

510 Vista Glen WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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Dunhill Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Flats

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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Papermill Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Papermill Square

3820 Papermill SqKnoxville, TN 37909

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Forest Heights, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Heights area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerson priced from $999. The Abigail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Forest Heights apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$999
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Addison at SutherlandThe Madison1BR,1BA$1,145
Reserve at Third Creek ApartmentsReserve at Third Creek Apartments2BR,1BA$1,199
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Plantation2BR,1BA$1,200
Bell View at Northshore ApartmentsBell View at Northshore Apartments1BR,1BA$1,249
Goldelm at 414 FlatsThe HenleyStudio,1BA$1,261
KB WillowsThe Ashe1BR,1BA$1,265
WindoverThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,313
Kingston Pointe ApartmentsThe Cortland1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, TN

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Heights area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Meghan Model at Addison at Sutherland in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Forest Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Garden - Plantation Model at West Gate Terrace starting at $1,200 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the West Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Addison at SutherlandThe Meghan4BR,2.5BA$1.44
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Plantation2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.35
Papermill SquareThe Bijou2BR,1BA$1.50
CrestridgeThe Sutherland2BR,1BA$1.63
The Collective at SutherlandThe Sutherland1BR,1BA$1.78
Reserve at Third Creek ApartmentsReserve at Third Creek Apartments2BR,1BA$1.50
Kingston Pointe ApartmentsThe Cortland1BR,1BA$1.77
Bell View at Northshore ApartmentsBell View at Northshore Apartments1BR,1BA$1.78
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

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Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Forest Heights, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Heights Apartment is $999 at Emerson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Heights is starting from $1,199 at The Abigail.

What is the most affordable Forest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerson and starts from $1,299.

Expert Rental Resources

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Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

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Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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