Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (151 Rentals)

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property at 1507 Highland Ave

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402

1507 Highland Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 2745 Jersey Ave

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2745 Jersey Ave, Unit Back Bedroom

2745 Jersey Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919
property at 867 N Gallaher View Rd

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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867 N Gallaher View Rd

KnoxvilleTN37923

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property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 Clinch Ave, Unit #207

1700 Clinch Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916

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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. 4308 Bounds Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
4308 Bounds RdApt H1BR,1BA$850
Canyon and Knox Landing ApartmentsKnox S1Studio,1BA$879
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$890
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$899
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Abigail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Ivy at West HillsEnglish IvyStudio,1BA$999
The Mark KnoxvilleD1 - 4x44BR,4BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, TN

As of July 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 $1,019. 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
Country ClubE-Three Bdrm Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Redpoint Knoxville3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
Deane Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Slate at 9014x2A4BR,2BA$0.89
West Gate Terrace2 Bedroom Garden - Plantation2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Williamsburg Village2 Bed 1 Bath with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.20
Tiffany Square2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07

Knoxville's College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is 4308 Bounds Rd which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Westside costs $1,960.

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 171 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 $583 which is $1,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

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Knoxville, Tennessee, is a jewel in the heart of the South. Many travelers who pass through often return again and again because of the hospitality and friendliness of local residents.

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With a population of over 190,000, Knoxville, Tennessee, is the third-largest city in the state. It sits adjacent to the Tennessee River.

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Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

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