Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (58 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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Kenwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

1160 Kenesaw AveKnoxville, TN 37919
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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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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The Knox (old)
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Knox (old)

1511 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Cedar Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Village

319-400 Hialeah DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Riverview Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Park

3219 River Maple WayKnoxville, TN 37914
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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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 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. Commons at Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Outer Southside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom Remodel1BR,1BA$985
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$993
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1BA$1,075
MaplehurstStudiosStudio,1BA$1,075
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southside, TN

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southside area is the $0.31 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value Outer Southside apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $849 with a $0.61 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 Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.31
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.61
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
Bell View at NorthshoreBell View at Northshore Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
Smoky Crossing Apartment HomesB - The Somerset2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Johnathan's Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08

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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
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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 $1,100.

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 $780, while the average apartment in Outer Southside costs $1,800.

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 156 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 $1,005 which is $795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southside.

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