
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (38 Rentals)
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1737 Moses Ave

Highland Terrace Communities

Morningside Gardens Apartments

The Mark Knoxville

2223 Laurel Ave, Unit 5

Bouldercrest

1402 Grand Ave, Unit C

1418 Cornelia Street - Apt. #2, Unit 1
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Cassell Ridge

Overlook at Beaumont

City South Apartments

Barclay House Apartments

Oak Crest Apartments

203 12th St

Tillery Ridge Apartment Homes

Carriage Hill

Hub Knoxville
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1628 Clinch Ave

First Creek at Austin

1414 Chicago Ave

Palmer

Westview Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

Ridgebrook Apartments
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16th Place Apartments

316 James Agee St

White Avenue Apartments

Southside Flats

Hidden Ridge Apartments

Hill Park House Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

The Highland On Laurel

The Flats at The Pike
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Sterchi's Lofts

The Highland V
Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mechanicsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsville Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $800 | $2,199 |
| Mechanicsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $800 | $4,100 |
| Mechanicsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $799 | $4,800 |
| Mechanicsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $799 | $4,275 |
| Mechanicsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $890 | $2,367 |
| Mechanicsville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $949 | $2,726 |
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There are currently 38 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 2 Beds unit found at Tradition Knoxville priced from $799. Society 865 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
| The Mark Knoxville | E5B - 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $949 |
| Bouldercrest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Commons at Knoxville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $959 |
| Cassell Ridge | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,003 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Landings | The Neyland- Full Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $1,066 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, TN
As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsville area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Mechanicsville apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Sutherland Loft Townhouses starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporium Lofts | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Sutherland Loft Townhouses | 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Slate at 901 | 4x2B | 4BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Carriage Hill | 2 Bed 2 Bed, Large Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Liberty View | Liberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Cassell Ridge | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 1418 Cornelia Street - Apt. #2, Unit 1 | 1418 Cornelia Street - Apt. #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 $1,066.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mechanicsville?
The cheapest apartment in Mechanicsville is Southside Flats which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Mechanicsville costs $1,645.
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 404 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 $1,239 which is $406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mechanicsville.
Expert Rental Resources
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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