
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Tennessee Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University of Tennessee area of Knoxville.


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1105 Tree Top Way

Maplehurst

Highland Terrace Communities

The Mark Knoxville

510 14th St

Hub Knoxville

Highland Avenue Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University of Tennessee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University of Tennessee Studio Apartments | $1,654 | $997 | $2,015 |
University of Tennessee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,029 | $4,100 |
University of Tennessee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $799 | $3,275 |
University of Tennessee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $790 | $4,115 |
University of Tennessee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $699 | $5,900 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University of Tennessee Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available University of Tennessee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Tennessee 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 University of Tennessee apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Slate at 901 | 3x3 Double | 3BR,3BA | $800 |
Commons at Knoxville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $849 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Tennessee, TN
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the University of Tennessee area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Hub Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value University of Tennessee apartment is the 4x3 Model at Slate at 901 starting at $1,280 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of Tennessee apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hub Knoxville | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Slate at 901 | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $0.98 |
1920 Grand Ave, Unit 101 | 1920 Grand Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.67 |
Franklin Station Condominiums | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Maplehurst | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Barclay House Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Highland Avenue Apartments | 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Society 865 | 2GA - Gamma | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Tennessee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University of Tennessee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University of Tennessee is under $1,514.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of Tennessee?
The cheapest apartment in University of Tennessee is Highland Terrace Communities which is listed at $1,029, while the average apartment in University of Tennessee costs $10,720.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University of Tennessee?
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 170 regular apartments in University of Tennessee 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 University of Tennessee?
Cheap apartments in University of Tennessee have an average cost of $1,350 which is $9,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Tennessee.
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