Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (166 Rentals)

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property at 1058 Dalton Ln

$800

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1058 Dalton Ln

KnoxvilleTN37923

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property at 525 E Morelia Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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525 E Morelia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37917

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property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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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
Windsor Court ApartmentsEdinboroStudio,1BA$879
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
EmersonStudio BStudio,1BA$899
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cedar HillStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$950
The Mark KnoxvilleE1 - 5x55BR,5BA$950
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Knoxville, TN

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Knoxville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $999. 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$0.32
Eagle BrookEagle Brook3BR,2BA$1.20
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Walker Springs ApartmentsAzalea2BR,2BA$1.09
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Willow Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Liberty ViewLiberty View Apartments | $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL2BR,1BA$1.20
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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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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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 $969.

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 $1,829.

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 459 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 $809 which is $1,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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