Cheap Homes for Rent in South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $1,000 (44 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Knoxville area of Knoxville.

property at 510 14th St

$1,000 - $1,645

1 Bedroom Rentals

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510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 723 Pleasant Valley Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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723 Pleasant Valley Rd

SeymourTN37865
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$999 - $3,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1745 Allen Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

1745 Allen Ave

KnoxvilleTN37920

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property at 2508 Legion Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2508 Legion Dr, Unit 5821-15

2508 Legion Dr
KnoxvilleTN37920
property at 2506 Legion Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2506 Legion Dr

KnoxvilleTN37920

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property at 5501 Lake Shore Dr

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5501 Lake Shore Dr

KnoxvilleTN37920
property at 3517 Curtis Ln

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3517 Curtis Ln, Unit 1304

3517 Curtis Ln
KnoxvilleTN37918

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property at 1800 Terrace Ave

$1,600 - $1,900

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 13

1800 Terrace Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916
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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
The Mark KnoxvilleE5B - 5x55BR,5BA$949
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$959
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$985
Emerson1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$999
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1Ba2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Knoxville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value South Knoxville apartment is the 4x3 Model at Cherokee Farmhouse Villas starting at $2,600 with a $1.18 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 Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.32
Cherokee Farmhouse Villas4x34BR,3BA$1.18
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Liberty ViewLiberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL2BR,1BA$1.20
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about South Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in South Knoxville?

There are currently 352 Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $775 to $4,800. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Knoxville ranging from $1,000 to $11,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Knoxville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Knoxville ranges from $1,000 to $11,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,268.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Knoxville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Knoxville range from $775 to $4,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $829.

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.

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