Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (95 Rentals)

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property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,000 - $1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 1507 Highland Ave

$1,150

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402, Unit #B402

1507 Highland Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,225

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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The Hammond Apartments
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$1,265 - $1,572
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hammond Apartments

4619 Sunflower RdKnoxville, TN 37909
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property at 1606 Laurel Ave

$1,295

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1606 Laurel Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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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
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 495361BR,1BA$930
The Mark KnoxvilleE1 - 5x55BR,5BA$950
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$950
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$950
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of April 27, 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 $1,009. The second greatest value South Knoxville apartment is the 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts starting at $1,900 with a $1.32 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
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Young High Flats2-A Type B-60%2BR,2BA$1.31
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 495361BR,1BA$1.24

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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 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 $1,699.

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 361 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 $1,125 which is $574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Knoxville.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.