
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (16 Rentals)
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1628 Clinch Ave

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1700 Clinch Ave
Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Sanders?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sanders Studio Apartments | $1,796 | $1,199 | $2,199 |
| Fort Sanders 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $880 | $2,199 |
| Fort Sanders 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $975 | $1,939 |
| Fort Sanders 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $799 | $2,220 |
| Fort Sanders 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $725 | $1,789 |
| Fort Sanders 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $1,275 | $1,899 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Sanders Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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. 16th Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Fort Sanders 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 |
| Commons at Knoxville | D1 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $935 |
| Hub Knoxville | 4x2 Pod | 4BR,2BA | $1,174 |
| Barclay House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Sanders, TN
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Sanders area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x2B Model at Slate at 901 in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Fort Sanders apartment is the Lake Plaza Model at Lake Plaza starting at $3,300 with a $3.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slate at 901 | 4x2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Lake Plaza | Lake Plaza | 3BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 16th Place Apartments | 3 BR Victorian | 3BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| University Walk | Student Housing | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Barclay House Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Nova Knoxville | Frisco C | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Union Knoxville | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Standard at Knoxville | Fulmer 1 - 2Br, 2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Society 865 | 2GA - Gamma | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Highland Grand | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.68 |
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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Sanders?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Sanders is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Fort Sanders costs $1,750.
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 89 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 $1,338 which is $412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Sanders.
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