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

West Towne Manor

4110 Garnet Dr, Unit 4110 Garnet DrB

4110 Garnet Dr

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Forest Heights, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Heights Studio Apartments | $1,202 | $850 | $1,399 |
Forest Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $850 | $2,096 |
Forest Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $950 | $2,554 |
Forest Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
Forest Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Heights Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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West Towne Manor | 2 Bedroom- Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
West Gate Terrace | 2 Bedroom Garden - Colonial | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Hammond | 1/1 Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
KB Willows | The Ashe | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Emerson | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ivy at West Hills | Jasmine | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
West Towne Manor | 2 Bedroom- Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Mountain Brook Knoxville | C2R | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Liberty View Apartments | Liberty View Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Bell View at Northshore | Bell View at Northshore Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
West Gate Terrace | 2 Bedroom Garden - Colonial | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Addison at Sutherland | The Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Reserve at Third Creek Apartments | Reserve at Third Creek Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
The Hammond | 1/1 Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
4110 Garnet Dr, Unit 4110 Garnet DrB | 4110 Garnet Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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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