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

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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16th Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16th Place Apartments

1539-1543 Highland 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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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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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 Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing

Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Slate at 9013x3 Double3BR,3BA$800
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Mark KnoxvilleE5B - 5x55BR,5BA$1,050
Southside Flats1A 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Knoxville3x23BR,2BA$0.86
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Sutherland Loft Townhouses2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.64
Slate at 9014x34BR,3BA$0.98
The HenleyUrban2BR,2BA$1.47
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Knox High ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Knoxville. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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.

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