Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (111 Rentals)

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Cherokee Ridge Apartments
$950 - $1,230
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$910 - $1,190
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$950 - $1,230
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cherokee Ridge Apartments

301 Woodlawn PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
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Evergreen Terrace
$985 - $1,010
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$965 - $990
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$985 - $1,010
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Evergreen Terrace

1119 Baker AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,050

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1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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Southmont Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,375
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$1,179 - $1,355
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$1,199 - $1,375
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Southmont Apartments

1415 E Moody AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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The Adelade
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$1,275 - $1,709
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$1,142 - $1,576
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$133

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$1,275 - $1,709
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The Adelade

2701 Sevier AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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The Hammond Apartments
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$1,338 - $1,645
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$1,186 - $1,493
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$152

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$1,338 - $1,645
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The Hammond Apartments

4619 Sunflower RdKnoxville, TN 37909
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property at 2718 Painter Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2718 Painter Ave, Unit C108

2718 Painter Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919

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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 2 Beds unit found at Tradition Knoxville priced from $799. Society 865 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Outer Southside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
Red Bud Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$900
The Mark KnoxvilleE1 - 5x55BR,5BA$950
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$950
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southside, TN

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southside area is the $0.32 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Outer Southside apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $999 with a $0.72 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.
Knox Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5BA$0.32
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Liberty ViewLiberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL2BR,1BA$1.20
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 493981BR,1BA$1.30

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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!

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 $969.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southside is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Outer Southside costs $1,615.

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 385 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 $1,075 which is $540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southside.

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