Cheap Homes for Rent in Mechanicsville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $900 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Mechanicsville area of Knoxville.

property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921
property at 1507 Highland Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402, Unit #B402

1507 Highland Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 Clinch Ave, Unit #207, Unit #207

1700 Clinch Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175 - $1,290

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 510 14th St

$999 - $1,420

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1443 N 4th Ave

$1,445

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$1,445

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$1,445

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1443 N 4th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37917

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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 Society 865 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
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, TN

As of May 24, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the North 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.
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$0.93
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.35
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
University Walk | Student Housing2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Overlook at Beaumont Western 1 LP2 Bedroom - Affordable2BR,2BA$1.46
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.56
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$1.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanicsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Mechanicsville?

There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, TN with pricing that ranges from $725 to $4,785. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mechanicsville ranging from $995 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mechanicsville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mechanicsville ranges from $995 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,802.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mechanicsville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mechanicsville range from $799 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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