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West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

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
Slate at 9013x3 Double3BR,3BA$800
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$960
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$978
Altitude @ 6313Studio Elevation 3000Studio,1BA$999
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Canyon & Knox LandingKnox S1-DStudio,1BA$999
Creek Ridge ApartmentsWren2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Knoxville, TN

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Knoxville area is the $0.34 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,049. The second greatest value West Knoxville apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at Redpoint Knoxville starting at $879 with a $0.63 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$0.34
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.63
Slate at 9014x34BR,3BA$0.98
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.90
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments3x2-60%3BR,2BA$1.30
City West at Turkey Creek2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Castle Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Colonial2BR,1BA$1.15
Sutters Mill Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.28
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Knoxville is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $960, while the average apartment in West Knoxville costs $1,799.

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 280 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 $815 which is $984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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