Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN (438 Rentals)

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EVER Knoxville
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$1,199 - $3,990
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EVER Knoxville

1919 Lake AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Union Knoxville
$1,200 - $1,586
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Union Knoxville

2136 Cumberland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Quarry Trail
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$807 - $1,283
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Quarry Trail

3999 Highland Crest WayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Knoxville's College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Knoxville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with younger kids, location matters. This area is known as a favorite section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and having the best-regarded schools available.

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? South Knoxville is a highly-rated part of town for its many parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is now ranked as one of the best luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog and cat owners, listen up! this section of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Knoxville

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN?

As of today, August 17, 2026, there are currently 438 available South Knoxville apartments priced from $699 to $5,079, with an average monthly rent of $1,621.

How much are Studio apartments in South Knoxville?

There are currently 123 Studio Apartments in South Knoxville with rent ranges from $850 to $2,100 with an average price of $1,422.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Knoxville Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Knoxville ranges from $720 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,663.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Knoxville cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Knoxville range from $815 to $5,079. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,826.

How expensive are South Knoxville Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 75 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Knoxville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $699 to $4,636 - averaging $1,864 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Welcome to Knoxville: A Local Expert's Guide to Renting in the Heart of Tennessee

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville, Tennessee, is a jewel in the heart of the South. Many travelers who pass through often return again and again because of the hospitality and friendliness of local residents.

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Knoxville Living: Mapping Your Next Apartment Near the Citys Biggest Businesses

Written by: Wendy Melton

With a population of over 190,000, Knoxville, Tennessee, is the third-largest city in the state. It sits adjacent to the Tennessee River.

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Knoxvilles College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

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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