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Oak Ridge, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Ridge, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Teller Village Apartments priced from $1,142. Tara Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Ridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Teller Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,142
Tara Hills ApartmentsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,178
Centennial VillageTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Ridge, TN

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Ridge area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Home Model at Amber Vista - Brand New Homes in the starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Oak Ridge apartment is the Mitchell Model at The Summit Townhomes starting at $2,274 with a $1.46 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber Vista - Brand New Homes3 Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$1.26
The Summit TownhomesMitchell4BR,2.5BA$1.46
Centennial VillageTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Teller Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
121 Arcadia Ln, Unit C121 Arcadia Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Tara Hills ApartmentsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Ridge?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Oak Ridge, TN with pricing that ranges from $795 to $4,558. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Ridge ranging from $1,000 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Ridge ranges from $1,000 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,398.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Ridge range from $1,303 to $4,558, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $2,975. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,274.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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