Cheap Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TN from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Midtown, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Midtown, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Coal Creek Apartment Homes priced from $850. Hillview Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coal Creek Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$950
College GroveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$985
The Bunkers at Oak RidgeOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$990
Waters Edge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Kenridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
Teller Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,177
The Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
The Flats at Jackson Square1 Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$1,215
Royce Hill ApartmentsAffordable Two Bedroom Two Bath 60%2BR,2BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TN and Nearby

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.23 price per square foot The Sycamore Model at Poplar Creek in the starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the Wellington Model at Greystone Pointe starting at $2,296 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Poplar CreekThe Sycamore3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Greystone PointeWellington3BR,2BA$1.41
The Enclave of Hardin Valley ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$1.30
Secret City Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Bristol ParkFranklin2BR,2BA$1.36
Royce Hill ApartmentsAffordable Two Bedroom Two Bath 60%2BR,2BA$1.37
Teller Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Waters Edge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Coal Creek Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown is at Authentix Town Creek listed at $1,463.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment is $850 at Coal Creek Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown is starting from $985 at College Grove.

What is the most affordable Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Teller Village Apartments and starts from $1,334.

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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.