
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Norwood Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Norwood area of Knoxville.


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Norwood, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $950 | $1,199 |
| Norwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $920 | $2,077 |
| Norwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $988 | $2,447 |
| Norwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $1,255 | $2,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Norwood Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Norwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Norwood area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakview Apartments priced from $920. Bouldercrest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Norwood apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Bouldercrest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Steeplechase Apartment Homes | A1 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Creek Ridge Apartments | Wren | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Altitude @ 6313 | Studio Elevation 3000 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| North Park Apartments | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Meadowood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Palmer | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Kinley Lofts | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Waterford Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,529 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwood, TN
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norwood area is the $1.42 price per square foot Pleasant Stables Model at Pleasant Ridge Stables in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Norwood apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Waterford Village starting at $1,790 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge Stables | Pleasant Stables | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Legacy Pointe | Smokey | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Kinley Lofts | B3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Meadowood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Sunrise Ridge | 2BR-D | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| North Park Apartments | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Palmer | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Creek Ridge Apartments | Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Oakview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Norwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norwood is under $1,529.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norwood?
The cheapest apartment in Norwood is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Norwood costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norwood?
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 16 regular apartments in Norwood 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 Norwood?
Cheap apartments in Norwood have an average cost of $592 which is $1,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norwood.
Expert Rental Resources
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