Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Tennessee Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 Clinch Ave, Unit #207

1700 Clinch Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 2718 Painter Ave

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2718 Painter Ave, Unit C108

2718 Painter Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919

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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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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White 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
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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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Signature on Grand
2 Bedroom Apartments

Signature on Grand

1727 Grand AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
property at 510 14th St

$1,150 - $1,525

1 Bedroom Rentals

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510 14th St

KnoxvilleTN37916

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 5 Beds unit found at The Mark Knoxville priced from $799. Tradition Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable University of Tennessee apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mark KnoxvilleE5 - 5x55BR,5BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleAndrews2BR,1BA$815
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$890
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Tennessee, TN

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Tennessee area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3x2 VIP Model at Hub Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value University of Tennessee apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath Model at 11 Place starting at $3,000 with a $1.82 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 Knoxville3x2 VIP3BR,2BA$0.94
11 Place3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.82
3720 Spruce Ridge Way, Unit 2212 A3720 Spruce Ridge Way4BR,4BA$0.45
EVER Knoxville3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$1.82
TENN3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.45
1501 Clinch Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.62
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco B2BR,2BA$1.87
Tradition KnoxvillePorters2BR,1BA$1.15
Villas Knoxville | Student HousingRS-B52BR,2BA$1.50
The Standard at KnoxvilleHelton 1 - 2Br, 2Ba2BR,2BA$1.99

Knoxville's College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

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University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #37

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Tennessee Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of Tennessee?

The cheapest apartment in University of Tennessee is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in University of Tennessee costs $1,446.

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 149 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 $1,372 which is $74 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Tennessee.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Welcome to Knoxville: A Local Expert's Guide to Renting in the Heart of Tennessee

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville, Tennessee, is a jewel in the heart of the South. Many travelers who pass through often return again and again because of the hospitality and friendliness of local residents.

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Knoxville Living: Mapping Your Next Apartment Near the Citys Biggest Businesses

Written by: Wendy Melton

With a population of over 190,000, Knoxville, Tennessee, is the third-largest city in the state. It sits adjacent to the Tennessee River.

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Knoxvilles College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.