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property at 5117 McKamey Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5117 McKamey Rd

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,050 - $1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921
property at 5501 Lake Shore Dr

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5501 Lake Shore Dr

KnoxvilleTN37920

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property at 867 N Gallaher View Rd

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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867 N Gallaher View Rd, Unit 106

867 N Gallaher View Rd
KnoxvilleTN37923

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Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Knoxville, TN area range in price from $375 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $3,112. The three Knoxville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lyons View at $1,600, Burlington at $649, and South Waterfront at $790. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Knoxville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lyons View$1,600$1,6002
Burlington$2,000$64914
South Waterfront$2,000$7907
Colonial Village$2,100$1,05011
Vestal$2,100$79024
Maplehurst$2,190$1,2509
Downtown Knoxville$2,200$1,3008
Fountain City$2,347$90011
Forest Heights$2,350$1,07511
Halls Crossroads$2,387$90016

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knoxville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Tradition Knoxville in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $799. Society 865 in the West Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knoxville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 429231BR,1BA$830
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsJunior ApartmentStudio,1BA$875
Windsor Court ApartmentsEdinboroStudio,1BA$879
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
Live in Comfort at Evergreen Apartments in Knoxville!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
The Mark KnoxvilleE5B - 5x55BR,5BA$949
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knoxville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Knoxville apartment is the 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $1,069 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Knox Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.32
Redpoint Knoxville4 Bedroom, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.58
1933 Saxton Ave1933 Saxton Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Walker Springs ApartmentsAzalea2BR,2BA$1.09
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
White Oak CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Willow Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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Searching for student housing in Knoxville? Discover affordable rentals in neighborhoods near top colleges in Knoxville, TN.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in Knoxville?

There are currently 869 Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $799 to $5,246. There are also 342 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knoxville ranging from $375 to $5,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Knoxville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Knoxville ranges from $375 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,202.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Knoxville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Knoxville range from $799 to $5,246, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $450 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $829.

Expert Rental Resources

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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