Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (70 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

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

4700 Schubert RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Kenwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

1160 Kenesaw AveKnoxville, TN 37919
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Lovell Center
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lovell Center

10408-10412 Lovell Center DrKnoxville, TN 37922
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Windsor Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $871. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Windsor CourtEdinboroStudio,1BA$871
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
West Gate Terrace1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$975
Woodview TerraceThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$995
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Garden2BR,1BA$1,075
KB WillowsThe Ashe1BR,1BA$1,075
The District KnoxvilleMove In Special-June1BR,1BA$1,080
Altitude @ 6313Studio Elevation 4000Studio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, TN

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $0.31 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Knox Ridge in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 4 Bedroom Home Model at Windermere Trails starting at $2,595 with a $1.19 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 Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.31
Windermere Trails4 Bedroom Home4BR,2.5BA$1.19
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.61
West Towne Manor2 Bedroom- Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Palmer2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Castle Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Williamsburg Village2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.20
West Gate Terrace1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.20

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Westside, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Westside Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is Oakview Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Westside costs $2,085.

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 132 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 $618 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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