Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Tennessee Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (17 Rentals)

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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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16th Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16th Place Apartments

1539-1543 Highland 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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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Slate at 9013x3 Double3BR,3BA$800
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Knoxville3x23BR,2BA$0.86
Slate at 9014x34BR,3BA$0.98
1920 Grand Ave, Unit 1011920 Grand Ave3BR,3BA$1.67
Franklin Station Condominiums3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.76
Maplehurst2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Barclay House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Highland Avenue Apartments1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.98
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
Society 8652GA - Gamma2BR,2BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #41

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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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