Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (172 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 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,000 - $1,050

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$1,000 - $1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921
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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Westside, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Windsor Court ApartmentsCranbrook1BR,1BA$899
The District KnoxvilleMove In Special!!!!1BR,1BA$900
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Mark KnoxvilleE1 - 5x55BR,5BA$950
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$950
Cedar HillStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$955
Brendon Park ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, TN

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside 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 $1,009. The second greatest value Westside 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 Westside 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
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Country ClubF-Two Bdrm/Two Bath-New Construction2BR,2BA$1.29
Walker Springs ApartmentsAzalea2BR,2BA$1.09
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
Raintree ApartmentsStyle 22BR,1.5BA$1.20
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

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Westside, Knoxville, TN

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Westside, Knoxville, and the greater Knoxville area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Westside costs $1,814.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?

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 378 regular apartments in Westside 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 Westside?

Cheap apartments in Westside have an average cost of $747 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

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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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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