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4110 Garnet Dr

KnoxvilleTN37919
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4510 Hutton Rd

KnoxvilleTN37912

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Outer Northside, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northside 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 Outer Northside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Windsor CourtEdinboroStudio,1BA$898
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northside, TN

As of August 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northside 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 Outer Northside apartment is the Jasmine Model at Ivy at West Hills starting at $1,399 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Breckenridge ApartmentsEmerarld Pines2BR,2BA$1.29
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Riverview Park3 X 23BR,2BA$0.87
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments3x2-60%3BR,2BA$1.30
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
912 E Inskip Dr, Unit #19912 E Inskip Dr2BR,1BA$1.18
University Park2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Northside, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Outer Northside, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Outer Northside Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northside is under $935.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northside is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Outer Northside costs $1,819.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Northside?

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 359 regular apartments in Outer Northside 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 Outer Northside?

Cheap apartments in Outer Northside have an average cost of $928 which is $891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northside.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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