Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (69 Rentals)

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201 Ave B

KnoxvilleTN37920

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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16th Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16th Place Apartments

1539-1543 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Cedar Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Village

319-400 Hialeah DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Outer Southside, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southside area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at The Landings 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 Outer Southside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Slate at 9013x3 Double3BR,3BA$800
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$985
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$993
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
(ACH F) 539 South Old Sevierville Pike(ACH F) 539 South Old Sevierville Pike (Units... -1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southside, TN

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southside area is the $0.13 price per square foot 4001 Island Home Pike Model at 4001 Island Home Pike, Unit 1 in the in the South Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Outer Southside apartment is the 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge starting at $1,049 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4001 Island Home Pike, Unit 14001 Island Home Pike2BR,1BA$0.13
Knox Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5BA$0.34
Hub Knoxville3x23BR,2BA$0.86
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.63
Slate at 9014x34BR,3BA$0.98
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08
(ACH F) 539 South Old Sevierville Pike(ACH F) 539 South Old Sevierville Pike (Units... -1BR,1BA$1.14
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southside, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #6

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 comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee including Outer Southside, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Outer Southside Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 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 Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southside is under $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southside is Evergreen Terrace which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Outer Southside costs $10,720.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southside?

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 222 regular apartments in Outer Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southside have an average cost of $994 which is $9,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southside.

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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