Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (67 Rentals)

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201 Ave B

KnoxvilleTN37920

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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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16th Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16th Place Apartments

1539-1543 Highland 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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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White 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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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 3 Beds unit found at The Landings priced from $799. Tradition Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsJunior ApartmentStudio,1BA$875
The Mark KnoxvilleE1 - 5x55BR,5BA$935
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$959
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$985
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Knoxville area is the $0.35 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value South Knoxville apartment is the 4x3 Model at Cherokee Farmhouse Villas starting at $2,700 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South 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$0.35
Cherokee Farmhouse Villas4x34BR,3BA$1.23
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.67
Ivy at West HillsHoneysuckle3BR,1.5BA$1.23
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.30
Young High Flats2-A Type B-60%2BR,2BA$1.32
Johnathan's Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 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 $985 at Evergreen Terrace.

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 The Landings and starts from $799.

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

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.