Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Heights Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (30 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Pine Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

4700 Schubert RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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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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The Knox (old)
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Knox (old)

1511 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Dunhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunhill Apartments

1036 Dunhill WayKnoxville, TN 37919
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The Flats at The Pike
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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116 S Gay St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

116 S Gay St

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing

Western Heights, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Heights area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. Society 865 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Western Heights apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
Meadowood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath (small)1BR,1BA$1,040
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
The Flats at The Pike2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,075
MaplehurstStudiosStudio,1BA$1,076
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Rand at TilleryOne Bedroom upper level1BR,1BA$1,125
The Collective at SutherlandThe Dolly1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Heights, TN

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Heights area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2x2.5 Model at Sutherland Loft Townhouses in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Western Heights apartment is the D6 Model at Union Knoxville starting at $1,430 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sutherland Loft Townhouses2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.64
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-2401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Palmer2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
The Flats at The Pike2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco B2BR,2BA$1.72
Reserve at Third Creek ApartmentsReserve at Third Creek Apartments2BR,1BA$1.62
Rand at TilleryOne Bedroom upper level1BR,1BA$1.73
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Western Heights, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Central Knoxville, TN. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Western Heights Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Western Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Heights is under $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Western Heights is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Western Heights costs $1,922.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Heights?

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 79 regular apartments in Western Heights 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 Western Heights?

Cheap apartments in Western Heights have an average cost of $1,075 which is $847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Heights.

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