
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Townsend, TN from $700 (50 Rentals)
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Sequoyah Village Apartments

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Windy Lakes Apartments

Evergreen Terrace

Red Bud Apartments

Cherokee Ridge Apartments

Scenic Terrace

Camellia Trace

Maplehurst
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Riverside South

Northshore Woods

2436 Belvedere Ave

Living Fully Sevierville

The Villas at Kyker Ferry

Coleson Creek Apartments

Hub Knoxville

Southmont Apartments

City South Apartments

Bridgeway Apartments
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The Adelade

Topside 333

Overlook at Allensville

Smoky Crossing Apartment Homes

River Hill Townhomes

The Lofts at Pigeon Forge

Mountain Brook

Ridge at Hamilton Crossing

The Henley

Rylan's Creek Apartments
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Caelian South Grove Apartments

The Reserve at Maryville Apartments

Elevate at Topside

Cottages at Cades Cove

Eastgate Condominiums

River’s Edge Apartments

Smoky Mountain Flats

The Rowan

Cornerstone Apartments

Riverpark Apartments
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612 South Studios

Johnathan's Ridge Apartments

111 Gray Squirrel Ln

2638 Rahn Ave

Asbury Way

405 Iroquois Ln

2324 Grove St

115 Park Dr

1823 Bertie St

2413 Webster Ct
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Townsend, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Townsend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Studio Apartments | $1,291 | $850 | $2,199 |
| Townsend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $862 | $2,727 |
| Townsend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $837 | $3,172 |
| Townsend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $799 | $8,164 |
| Townsend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $799 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Townsend, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Evergreen Terrace in the North Knoxville neighborhood priced from $900. Cedar Ridge Apartments in the South Knoxville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 2436 Belvedere Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Living Fully Sevierville | The Forge | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Villas at Kyker Ferry | 1 Bedroom Second Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
| Hub Knoxville | 4x2 Pod | 4BR,2BA | $1,174 |
| Southmont Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| City South Apartments | Studio - 612 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Riverside South | 3 Bedroom A | 3BR,1BA | $1,244 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, TN and Nearby
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $1.21 price per square foot Preston Park Model at Preston Park in the in the Maryville Alcoa neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the 4x3 Model at Cherokee Farmhouse Villas starting at $2,700 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park | Preston Park | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.21 |
| Cherokee Farmhouse Villas | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1.23 |
| Smoky Crossing Apartment Homes | C - The Sierra | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Camellia Trace | The Appalachian | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Eastgate Condominiums | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Slate at 901 | 4x2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| River Hill Townhomes | Cobalt | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Quarry Trail | 2BR/2BA - A1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Riverside South | 3 Bedroom A | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 Maplehurst listed at $1,025.
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 $1,199 at Southmont Apartments.
What is the most affordable Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverside South and starts from $1,244.
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