Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Heights Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (12 Rentals)

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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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Dunhill Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Flats

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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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 2 Beds unit found at West Towne Manor priced from $1,075. West Gate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Forest Heights apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1BA$1,075
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Colonial2BR,1BA$1,100
The Hammond1/1 Garden1BR,1BA$1,150
KB WillowsThe Ashe1BR,1BA$1,175
Emerson1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, TN

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Heights area is the $1.17 price per square foot Jasmine Model at Ivy at West Hills in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Forest Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom- Garden Model at West Towne Manor starting at $1,075 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the West Knoxville 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.
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Mountain Brook KnoxvilleC2R3BR,2BA$1.51
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
Bell View at NorthshoreBell View at Northshore Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Colonial2BR,1BA$1.15
Addison at SutherlandThe Madison1BR,1BA$1.68
Reserve at Third Creek ApartmentsReserve at Third Creek Apartments2BR,1BA$1.62
The Hammond1/1 Garden1BR,1BA$1.51
4110 Garnet Dr, Unit 4110 Garnet DrB4110 Garnet Dr1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Heights, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Heights is The Hammond which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Forest Heights costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Heights?

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 1 regular apartments in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights?

Cheap apartments in Forest Heights have an average cost of $199 which is $2,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Heights.

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