Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (52 Rentals)

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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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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

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

The Knox (old)

1511 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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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Dunhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Apartments

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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116 S Gay St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

116 S Gay St

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. Evergreen Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable South Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom Remodel1BR,1BA$985
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$993
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1BA$1,075
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Reserve at Third Creek ApartmentsReserve at Third Creek Apartments2BR,1BA$1,299
Emerson2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Knoxville 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 South Knoxville 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 South Knoxville 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
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
The Collective at SutherlandThe Summit2BR,2BA$1.54
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
Bell View at NorthshoreBell View at Northshore Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.50
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #6

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 a cheap apartment in South Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Knoxville is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in South Knoxville is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in South Knoxville costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Knoxville?

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 135 regular apartments in South Knoxville 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 South Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in South Knoxville have an average cost of $1,007 which is $793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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