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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
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316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Sutherland Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sutherland Flats

510 Vista Glen WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Knoxville 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 South Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 429231BR,1BA$830
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsJunior ApartmentStudio,1BA$875
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
Red Bud Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$900
The Mark KnoxvilleE5B - 5x55BR,5BA$949
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Knoxville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value South Knoxville apartment is the 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $1,069 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Knox Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.32
Redpoint Knoxville4 Bedroom, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.58
1933 Saxton Ave1933 Saxton Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
White Oak CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Liberty ViewLiberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL2BR,1BA$1.20
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 429231BR,1BA$1.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Knoxville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Knoxville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Knoxville is at Cedar Ridge Apartments listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Knoxville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Knoxville Apartment is $830 at Red Bud.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Knoxville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Knoxville is starting from $799 at Tradition Knoxville.

What is the most affordable South Knoxville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Knoxville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Society 865 and starts from $799.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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