Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Strip Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (19 Rentals)

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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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The Knox (old)
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Knox (old)

1511 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing

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The Strip, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Strip Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Strip area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable The Strip apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
MaplehurstStudiosStudio,1BA$1,090
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Strip, TN

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Strip area is the $1.84 price per square foot 509 11th St Model at 509 11th St, Unit 2004 in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value The Strip apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Sutherland Loft Townhouses starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Strip apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
509 11th St, Unit 2004509 11th St3BR,2BA$1.84
Sutherland Loft Townhouses2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.64
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco B2BR,2BA$1.72
The Standard at KnoxvilleFulmer 5 - 2Br, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.01
Highland Avenue Apartments1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.98
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
Commons at KnoxvilleB12BR,1BA$2.20
Society 8652GA - Gamma2BR,2BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Strip, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Strip Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Strip Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Strip?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Strip is under $1,549.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Strip?

The cheapest apartment in The Strip is Highland Terrace Communities which is listed at $1,029, while the average apartment in The Strip costs $2,060.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Strip?

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 87 regular apartments in The Strip 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 The Strip?

Cheap apartments in The Strip have an average cost of $1,176 which is $884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Strip.

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