Cheap Homes for Rent in South Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (23 Rentals)

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

property at 5501 Lake Shore Dr

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5501 Lake Shore Dr

KnoxvilleTN37920
property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 2718 Painter Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2718 Painter Ave, Unit C108

2718 Painter Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919

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property at 326 Howell Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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326 Howell Ave

KnoxvilleTN37920
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,050 - $3,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 Clinch 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
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
Red Bud Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Knoxville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 5 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 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$0.32
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Liberty ViewLiberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL2BR,1BA$1.20
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 495361BR,1BA$1.30

Frequently Asked Questions about South Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in South Knoxville?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in South Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,725. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Knoxville ranging from $790 to $3,300.

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 $790 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,785.

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 $750 to $4,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $790 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 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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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

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