Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (144 Rentals)

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property at 1928 Vermont Ave

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1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 867 N Gallaher View Rd

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867 N Gallaher View Rd

KnoxvilleTN37923

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Cheapest Available West Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Knoxville 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 West Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Canyon and Knox Landing ApartmentsKnox S1Studio,1BA$879
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
The District KnoxvilleMove In Special!!!!1BR,1BA$900
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Windsor Court ApartmentsCanterburyStudio,1BA$927
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$935
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cedar HillStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Knoxville, TN

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Knoxville area is the $0.33 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,019. The second greatest value West Knoxville apartment is the Eagle Brook Model at Eagle Brook starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Knox Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5BA$0.33
Eagle BrookEagle Brook3BR,2BA$1.20
Walker Springs ApartmentsDogwood3BR,2BA$1.17
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
Deane Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$0.93
Castle Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Williamsburg Village2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.20
Tiffany Square2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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

Searching for student housing in Knoxville? Discover affordable rentals in neighborhoods near top colleges in Knoxville, TN.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Tennessee including West Knoxville, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Knoxville is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in West Knoxville is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in West Knoxville costs $1,830.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Knoxville?

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 341 regular apartments in West Knoxville 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 West Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in West Knoxville have an average cost of $687 which is $1,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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Knoxvilles College Scene: An Experts 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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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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