Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (96 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Oakhill Apartments priced from $795. 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
Oakhill Apartments5540 N. Broadway St. Oak Hills Apartments2BR,1BA$795
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Windsor Court ApartmentsEdinboroStudio,1BA$873
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Live in Comfort at Evergreen Apartments in Knoxville!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
North Hills ApartmentsThe Glen1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
The Mark KnoxvilleE1 - 5x55BR,5BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Knoxville, TN

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Knoxville area is the $1.27 price per square foot Violet Model at Ivy at West Hills in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value North Knoxville apartment is the 4x2B Model at Slate at 901 starting at $1,225 with a $1.04 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.
Ivy at West HillsViolet3BR,2BA$1.27
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.30
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Castle Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.26
Summercrest Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Sunset Rill Apartments2 BEDS2BR,1BA$1.20
Oakhill Apartments5540 N. Broadway St. Oak Hills Apartments2BR,1BA$0.96
Nottingham North Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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North Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $935.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Knoxville is Forestdale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in North Knoxville costs $1,547.

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 533 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 $990 which is $557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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