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510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916

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Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916
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Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Knoxville, TN

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Knoxville, TN area range in price from $699 to $6,824 with an overall median price of $2,146. The three Knoxville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Knoxville at $850, West View at $699, and Marble City at $699. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Knoxville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Knoxville$1,374$85028
West View$1,492$699113
Marble City$1,520$699118
Lonsdale$1,579$69992
Whittle Springs$1,595$87554
Lyons View$1,709$77564
Fort Sanders$1,749$69974
Middlebrook Heights$1,768$77591
Uptown Knoxville$1,773$699363
Deane Hill$1,799$88078

Cheapest Available Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 in the West Knoxville neighborhood priced from $799. Evergreen Terrace in the North Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knoxville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Windy Lakes Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$850
Windsor CourtEdinboroStudio,1BA$871
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
West Gate Terrace1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$975
North Hills ApartmentsThe Glen1BR,1BA$975
Woodview TerraceThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knoxville area is the $0.31 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value Knoxville apartment is the 4 Bedroom Home Model at Windermere Trails starting at $2,595 with a $1.19 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$0.31
Windermere Trails4 Bedroom Home4BR,2.5BA$1.19
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.61
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Woodbury Crossing3 B Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.13
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Williamsburg Village2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.20
West Gate Terrace1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in Knoxville?

There are currently 855 Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $699 to $6,498. There are also 395 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knoxville ranging from $690 to $10,320.

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 $690 to $10,320 with an average monthly rent of $3,343.

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 $5,687, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.