Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lonsdale Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (28 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Pine Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

4700 Schubert RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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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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Pleasant Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Terrace

4601 Pleasant Ridge RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Rand Sylvia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rand Sylvia

160 Sylvia DrKnoxville, TN 37912
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing

Lonsdale, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lonsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lonsdale area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Lonsdale apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
The Park at Fountain CityA11BR,1BA$1,150
The Hammond1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,150
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments2x1-60%2BR,1BA$1,245
Summercrest Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,245
Siegel Select KnoxvilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lonsdale, TN

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lonsdale area is the $1.52 price per square foot Pleasant Stables Model at Pleasant Ridge Stables in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lonsdale apartment is the 401 E Scott Ave Model at 401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lonsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pleasant Ridge StablesPleasant Stables3BR,2.5BA$1.52
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
Summercrest Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.33
Castle Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.44
Rand at TilleryTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.52
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments2x1-60%2BR,1BA$1.56
Reserve at Third Creek ApartmentsReserve at Third Creek Apartments2BR,1BA$1.62
The Hammond1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.51
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44

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Lonsdale, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Lonsdale, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lonsdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lonsdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lonsdale is under $1,274.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lonsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Lonsdale is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Lonsdale costs $1,872.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lonsdale?

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 88 regular apartments in Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale?

Cheap apartments in Lonsdale have an average cost of $1,205 which is $667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lonsdale.

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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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