
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $850 (15 Rentals)


Cedar Ridge Apartments

Maplehurst

2436 Belvedere Ave

Emerson
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Ivy at West Hills

1700 Clinch Ave

Hub Knoxville

Goldelm at 414 Flats

The Adelade
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Highland Terrace Apartments

Hidden Ridge Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

612 South Studios

1700 Clinch Ave
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Outer Southside, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Outer Southside Studio Apartments | $1,584 | $850 | $2,199 |
| Outer Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $800 | $4,100 |
| Outer Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $750 | $4,785 |
| Outer Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $750 | $4,300 |
| Outer Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $725 | $3,198 |
| Outer Southside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $950 | $1,899 |
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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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southside is Maplehurst which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Outer Southside costs $1,699.
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 367 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 $1,104 which is $595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southside.
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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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