Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (86 Rentals)

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property at 1105 Tree Top Way

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1105 Tree Top Way

KnoxvilleTN37920

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 2745 Jersey Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 6

2745 Jersey Ave

KnoxvilleTN37919
property at 1507 Highland Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402

1507 Highland Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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$1,175
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 Clinch Ave, Unit #207

1700 Clinch Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Hammond Apartments
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$1,235 - $1,657
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hammond Apartments

4619 Sunflower RdKnoxville, TN 37909
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Westview Apartments
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Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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1309 Forest Ave
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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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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$900
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$935
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$993
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,000
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
The Mark KnoxvilleE5 - 5x55BR,5BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Knoxville area is the $0.33 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,019. The second greatest value South Knoxville apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $999 with a $0.72 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 Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5BA$0.33
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$0.93
White Oak CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Quarry Trail2BR/2BA - A12BR,2BA$1.21
(ACH F) 539 South Old Sevierville Pike(ACH F) 539 South Old Sevierville Pike (Units... -1BR,1BA$1.19
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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

Searching for student housing in Knoxville? Discover affordable rentals in neighborhoods near top colleges in Knoxville, TN.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,000.

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 $880, while the average apartment in South Knoxville costs $1,600.

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 276 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 $1,041 which is $559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

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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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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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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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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.