
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (33 Rentals)
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Morningside Gardens Apartments

Bouldercrest

Maplehurst

Highland Terrace Communities

The Mark Knoxville

Overlook at Beaumont

City South Apartments

Rand at Tillery

510 14th St

Hub Knoxville

Carriage Hill

Barclay House Apartments

First Creek at Austin

Knox High Apartments

Palmer
Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mechanicsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mechanicsville Studio Apartments | $1,597 | $800 | $2,015 |
Mechanicsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $945 | $4,100 |
Mechanicsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $799 | $5,199 |
Mechanicsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $799 | $4,115 |
Mechanicsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $699 | $5,900 |
Mechanicsville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,050 | $2,726 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Mechanicsville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mechanicsville area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at The Landings priced from $799. Tradition Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Mechanicsville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landings | The Tennessee- Limited Availability | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Slate at 901 | 3x3 Double | 3BR,3BA | $800 |
Commons at Knoxville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $849 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Bouldercrest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Mark Knoxville | E5B - 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $1,050 |
Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, TN
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsville area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Hub Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value Mechanicsville apartment is the 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts starting at $1,900 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mechanicsville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hub Knoxville | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Emporium Lofts | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Sutherland Loft Townhouses | 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Slate at 901 | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $0.98 |
The Henley | Urban | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Liberty View Apartments | Liberty View Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Knox High Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Mechanicsville Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mechanicsville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mechanicsville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mechanicsville is under $1,054.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mechanicsville?
The cheapest apartment in Mechanicsville is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Mechanicsville costs $10,720.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mechanicsville?
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 242 regular apartments in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville?
Cheap apartments in Mechanicsville have an average cost of $1,221 which is $9,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mechanicsville.
Expert Rental Resources
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