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3720 Spruce Ridge Way, Unit 2212 A
3720 Spruce Ridge WayKnoxville, TN 37920
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Waterfront Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (24 Rentals)
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3831 Cherokee Woods Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
3825 Cherokee Woods Way
KnoxvilleTN37920
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$950 - $1,2301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21
Cherokee Ridge Apartments
301 Woodlawn PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
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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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$1,120 - $5,1871 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
City South Apartments
2004 City Vista WayKnoxville, TN 37920
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$1,475 - $2,6231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Henley
200 Highwood CtKnoxville, TN 37920
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Summit Towers
201 Locust StKnoxville, TN 37902
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$1,500 - $1,6002 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
Highland Avenue Apartments
1201 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1309 Forest Ave
1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Studio Apartments
612 South Studios
612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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1 Bedroom Apartments
White Avenue Apartments
1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
410 Sir Keegan Way
KnoxvilleTN37916
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Hidden Ridge Apartments
2110-2114 Sherrod RdKnoxville, TN 37920
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Chapman Square Apartments
121 Taliwa CtKnoxville, TN 37920
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Southside Flats
2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
220 Taliwa Gardens Dr
KnoxvilleTN37920
1004 Game Day Way
KnoxvilleTN37902
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Young High Flats
121 E Young High PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
228 Hawthorne Ave
KnoxvilleTN37920
473 Walnut St
KnoxvilleTN37902
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1501 Clinch Ave
1501 Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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 | $1,444 | $1,025 | $1,800 |
| South Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $950 | $4,100 |
| South Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,000 | $4,050 |
| South Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $875 | $4,155 |
| South Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $720 | $3,516 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Waterfront Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Oak Crest Apartments priced from $1,000. Maplehurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. 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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| Oak Crest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| City South Apartments | Studio - 612 | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| 811 East Downtown | The Main | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Waterfront, TN
As of July 22, 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 3x2 By the Bedroom Model at The Landings starting at $899 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the East 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 |
| The Landings | 3x2 By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| The Henley | Urban | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| One Riverwalk | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| South Banks at Suttree Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| The Tribute | LARGE 1 BDR | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Marble Alley Lofts | A1 - Marley | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 811 East Downtown | The Main | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Flagship Kern's Apartments | Academic Year 2026 - 2027 - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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 the price of a cheap apartment in South Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in South Waterfront is Southside Flats which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in South Waterfront costs $2,278.
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 80 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 $1,440 which is $838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Waterfront.
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