Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (6 Rentals)

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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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The Knox (old)
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Knox (old)

1511 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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property at 510 14th St

510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916

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Cheapest Available Fort Sanders Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Sanders area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Commons at Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Fort Sanders apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Sanders, TN

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Sanders area is the $1.84 price per square foot 509 11th St Model at 509 11th St, Unit 2004 in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fort Sanders apartment is the D6 Model at Union Knoxville starting at $1,430 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Sanders apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
509 11th St, Unit 2004509 11th St3BR,2BA$1.84
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco B2BR,2BA$1.72
The Standard at KnoxvilleFulmer 5 - 2Br, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.01
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Highland Avenue Apartments1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.98
University Walk | Student Housing1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Commons at KnoxvilleB12BR,1BA$2.20
Society 8652GA - Gamma2BR,2BA$2.03
Siegel Select KnoxvilleStudioStudio ,1BA$7.08

Getting Around the Fort Sanders Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Sanders Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fort Sanders?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Sanders is under $1,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Sanders?

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 65 regular apartments in Fort Sanders 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 Fort Sanders?

Cheap apartments in Fort Sanders have an average cost of $1,134 which is $690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Sanders.

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