Cheap Homes for Rent in South Waterfront Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Waterfront 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 505 Union Ave SW

$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

505 Union Ave SW

KnoxvilleTN37902

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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 Southside Flats priced from $1,045. Oak Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable South Waterfront apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1,045
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,075
City South ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,248

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Waterfront, TN

As of February 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Waterfront area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value South Waterfront apartment is the 2-A Type B-60% Model at Young High Flats starting at $1,252 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Young High Flats2-A Type B-60%2BR,2BA$1.31
City South ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.39
The LandingsThe Volunteer - Full Apartment2BR,2BA$2.50
The HenleyMetro1BR,1BA$1.70
South Banks at Suttree Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
The Scene at 2300Two Bedroom / One Bath2BR,1BA$2.25
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.56
811 East DowntownThe Main1BR,1BA$2.47
1402 Grand Ave, Unit C1402 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about South Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in South Waterfront?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in South Waterfront, TN with pricing that ranges from $790 to $4,800. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Waterfront ranging from $1,000 to $3,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Waterfront ranges from $1,000 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,173.

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