
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $450 (111 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Caelian South Grove Apartments

Highland Avenue Apartments

1814 Reynolds St

4115 Mountain Trek Wy

Westview Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

Ridgebrook Apartments

316 James Agee St
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612 South Studios

Hillwood Villas

White Avenue Apartments

White Oak Crossing

Red Bud

Cedar Village Apartments South

Cedar Village Apartments North

Riverview Park

220 Ogle Ave

Kenwood Apartments
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Chapman Square Apartments

Hidden Ridge Apartments

123 Ingersoll Ave

1700 Clinch Ave

Sutherland Flats

Highland Terrace IV

The Highland On Laurel

Southside Flats

The Flats at Pond Gap

Sterchi's Lofts
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The Highland V

The Collective at Sutherland

909 E Red Bud Rd

903 E Red Bud Rd

Dunhill Flats

1414 W 4th Ave

1600 Duncan Rd SW

Young High Flats

228 Hawthorne Ave

1633 Highland Ave
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4404 Wells Rd SW

1307 E Moody Ave

1641 Highland Ave

1501 Clinch Ave

JFG Flats

1221 Laurel Avenue House

3943 Briargate Ave

1602 Dora St

Windy Lakes Apartments

Riverside South
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South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Knoxville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Knoxville Studio Apartments | $1,545 | $850 | $2,129 |
| South Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $720 | $4,100 |
| South Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $850 | $5,079 |
| South Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $699 | $4,636 |
| South Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $700 | $3,516 |
| South Knoxville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $799 | $1,795 |
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There are currently 111 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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 $975.
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 $1,491.
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 344 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 $1,093 which is $398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Knoxville.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Welcome to Knoxville: A Local Expert's Guide to Renting in the Heart of Tennessee
Written by: Wendy Melton
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.

Knoxville Living: Mapping Your Next Apartment Near the City's Biggest Businesses
Written by: Wendy Melton
With a population of over 190,000, Knoxville, Tennessee, is the third-largest city in the state. It sits adjacent to the Tennessee River.

Knoxville's College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting
Written by: Wendy Melton
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.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
Written by: Robin Stewart
Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.