1105 Tree Top Way, Unit The Woodlands 3BR 3BA
1105 Tree Top Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Waterfront Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (21 Rentals)
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1106 Tree Top Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
1121 Tree Top Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
1100 Tree Top Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
3914 Cherokee Woods Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
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$950 - $1,2301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cherokee Ridge Apartments
301 Woodlawn PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
3825 Cherokee Woods Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
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$1,000 - $1,1752 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oak Crest Apartments
904 Knotty Oak WayKnoxville, TN 37920
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$1,025 - $1,650Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Maplehurst
814 W Hill AveKnoxville, TN 37902
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$1,198 - $3,6691 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
City South Apartments
2004 City Vista WayKnoxville, TN 37920
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1309 Forest Ave
1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
3831 Cherokee Woods Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
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2 Bedroom Apartments
316 James Agee St
316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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1 Bedroom Apartments
White Avenue Apartments
1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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3708 Spruce Ridge Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
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Chapman Square Apartments
121 Taliwa CtKnoxville, TN 37920
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Hidden Ridge Apartments
2110-2114 Sherrod RdKnoxville, TN 37920
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612 South Studios
612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
410 Sir Keegan Way
KnoxvilleTN37916
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Southside Flats
2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Young High Flats
121 E Young High PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
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South Waterfront, Knoxville, TN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,593 | $1,025 | $1,925 |
| South Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $825 | $4,100 |
| South Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,000 | $4,785 |
| South Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $790 | $4,120 |
| South Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $899 | $1,448 |
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Cheapest Available South Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Waterfront area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cherokee Ridge Apartments priced from $950. Oak Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable South Waterfront apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cherokee Ridge Apartments | The Appalachia | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Young High Flats | 2-B Type B-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| City South Apartments | Studio - 612 | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Waterfront, TN
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Waterfront area is the $0.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value South Waterfront apartment is the 2-A Type B-60% Model at Young High Flats starting at $1,099 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Oak Crest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Young High Flats | 2-A Type B-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Landings | The Volunteer - Full Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| The Davy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Henley | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| One Riverwalk | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| South Banks at Suttree Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Flagship Kern's Apartments | Academic Year 2026 - 2027 - A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 811 East Downtown | The Main | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Cherokee Ridge Apartments | The Appalachia | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Knoxville's College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Waterfront is under $1,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in South Waterfront is Cherokee Ridge Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South Waterfront costs $2,449.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Waterfront?
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 105 regular apartments in South Waterfront 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 Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in South Waterfront have an average cost of $1,339 which is $1,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Waterfront.
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