Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (91 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
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Westview Apartments

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

4700 Schubert RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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North Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. The Landings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable North Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Windsor CourtEdinboroStudio,1BA$871
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom Remodel1BR,1BA$985
Altitude @ 6313Studio Elevation 3000Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Knoxville, TN

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Knoxville area is the $1.29 price per square foot Emerarld Pines Model at Breckenridge Apartments in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value North Knoxville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Palmer starting at $1,779 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Breckenridge ApartmentsEmerarld Pines2BR,2BA$1.29
Palmer3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.37
Ivy at West HillsHoneysuckle3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Views at Elm Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.36
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Riverview Park3 X 23BR,2BA$0.87
Woodbury Crossing3 B Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.13
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments3x2-60%3BR,2BA$1.30
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.32

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North Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Knoxville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Knoxville is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in North Knoxville is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in North Knoxville costs $1,835.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Knoxville?

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 155 regular apartments in North Knoxville 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 North Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in North Knoxville have an average cost of $965 which is $870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Knoxville.

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