Cheap Apartments for Rent in Townsend, TN from $699 (43 Rentals)

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612 South Studios
Studio Apartments

612 South Studios

612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
Corporate Housing
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Riverpark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverpark Apartments

1110 Old Knoxville HwySevierville, TN 37862
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Asbury Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Way

102 WayMaryville, TN 37804

Townsend, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Townsend, TN is a Studio unit found at Cedar Ridge Apartments in the South Knoxville neighborhood priced from $875. Evergreen Terrace in the North Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Ridge ApartmentsJunior ApartmentStudio, 1BA$875
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR, 1BA$900
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR, 1BA$950
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio, 1BA$1,025
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1Ba2BR, 1BA$1,100
City South ApartmentsStudio - 6121BR, 1BA$1,130
Living Fully SeviervilleThe ForgeStudio, 1BA$1,199
The Lofts at Pigeon Forge1 BD 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,200
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,200
The Villas at Kyker Ferry1 Bedroom Second Level - expanded1BR, 1BA$1,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, TN and Nearby

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $1.23 price per square foot 4x3 Model at Cherokee Farmhouse Villas in the South Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the The Chilhowee Model at Ridge at Hamilton Crossing in the Maryville Alcoa neighborhood starting at $2,155 with a $1.50 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cherokee Farmhouse Villas4x34BR, 3BA$1.23
Ridge at Hamilton CrossingThe Chilhowee3BR, 2BA$1.50
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR, 1.5BA$0.92
Eastgate Condominiums2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.33
Topside 3332 Bed Standard2BR, 2BA$1.44
River Hill TownhomesCobalt2BR, 1.5BA$1.36
Quarry Trail2BR/2BA - A1 - ELITE2BR, 2BA$1.42
Flagship Kern's ApartmentsAcademic Year 2026 - 2027 - B12BR, 2BA$1.11
Knox Row2x12BR, 1BA$1.30
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR, 1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Townsend Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Townsend?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Townsend is at Cedar Ridge Apartments listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsend Apartment is $900 at Evergreen Terrace.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Townsend is starting from $1,100 at Cedar Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place West Apartments and starts from $1,398.

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