Cheap Homes for Rent in the Outer Southside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $895 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Outer Southside area of Knoxville.

property at 1700 Clinch Ave
$999 - $1,145
Studio Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 510 14th St
$1,150 - $1,695
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Aug 1, 2027

510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 914 Jerry St
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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914 Jerry St

SeymourTN37865
property at 2718 Painter Ave
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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2718 Painter Ave, Unit C108

2718 Painter Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919
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property at 2733 Jersey Ave
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Dec 6
Furnished

2733 Jersey Ave, Unit A202

2733 Jersey Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919
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property at 1851 Pine Ridge Rd
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

1851 Pine Ridge Rd

SeymourTN37865
property at 1222 Pickett Ave
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1222 Pickett Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 2749 Sullins St
$1,400 - $1,600
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2749 Sullins St

KnoxvilleTN37919

Best Value Homes for Rent in Outer Southside, TN

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Outer Southside area is the $0.82 price per square foot 528 Boyds Creek Hwy Model at 528 Boyds Creek Hwy in the South Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Outer Southside rental home is the 714 Baldwin Ave SW Model at 714 Baldwin Ave SW in the University of Tennessee neighborhood starting at $2,395 with a $1.13 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southside homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
528 Boyds Creek Hwy528 Boyds Creek Hwy4BR, 3BA$0.82
714 Baldwin Ave SW714 Baldwin Ave SW5BR, 3BA$1.13
7653 Racing Run Rd7653 Racing Run Rd3BR, 2.5BA$1.31
1960 Cherokee Bluff Dr1960 Cherokee Bluff Dr3BR, 3BA$1.19
945 Wildwood Garden Dr945 Wildwood Garden Dr3BR, 2BA$1.28
1801 Woodson Dr SW1801 Woodson Dr SW3BR, 2BA$1.31
112 McMahan Rd112 McMahan Rd3BR, 1BA$1.28
363 Franklin Mdws, Unit 363 Franklin Meadows363 Franklin Mdws2BR, 2.5BA$1.23
1222 Pickett Ave1222 Pickett Ave3BR, 1BA$1.26
914 Jerry St914 Jerry St2BR, 1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Southside?

There are currently 342 Apartments for Rent in Outer Southside, TN with pricing that ranges from $699 to $5,099. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Southside ranging from $895 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Southside ranges from $895 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,873.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Southside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Southside range from $699 to $4,636, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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