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Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN under $1200


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  • Studio $858+
    1 bd $973+
    2 bd $1,050+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (4)
    614 Cedar Lane #2, Knoxville, TN 37912
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,088+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    City South Apartments

    4.5 (10)
    2004 City Vista Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,025
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Maplehurst Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    814 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,139
    Base rent
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    Altitude @ 6313

    6313 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $979+
    1 bd $1,171+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Brendon Park Apartments

    4.0 (72)
    9007 Ten Mile Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rewards Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,100+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Kinley Lofts

    4.5 (6)
    701 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN 37912
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,189
    Base rent
    4.5 (124)
    721 Walker Springs Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,050+
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Dandridge

    2040 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,040+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Meadowood Apartments

    4.0 (26)
    4000 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN 37912
    Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $970
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Londontown Apartments

    4.0 (21)
    820 Londontown Way, Knoxville, TN 37909
    Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $950
    Base rent
    3.5 (6)
    206 Dahlia Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    1712-1738 W Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,110+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sutters Mill Apartments

    4.0 (21)
    1101 Sutters Mill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37909
    Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $722+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Riverbirch Village

    7236 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $990
    2 bd $1,170+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2500 Highland Dr.

    3.5 (5)
    2500 Highland Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918
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  • 2 bd $1,002
    3 bd $826
    4 bd $826+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Highland Grand

    3.0 (3)
    112 S 17Th St SW, Knoxville, TN 37916
    Pet friendly • Pool • Air conditioner
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $839+
    1 bd $864+
    2 bd $1,124+
    Total monthly cost
    1319 Highland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $990
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2711 Woodrow Dr.

    5.0 (2)
    2711 Woodrow Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918
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  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $901
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Obrien Apartments

    6621 O'brien Road, Knoxville, TN 37918
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,093
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Dutch Valley View

    Red Valley Way, Knoxville, TN 37917
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,140
    Base rent Income restricted
    1775 Virginia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $906+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Normandy Chateau

    4901 Jenkins Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
  • 402 Bramblewood Lane 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    9 units available
    2 bd $525+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Bramblewood Townhomes

    402 Bramblewood Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 5507 Fountain Rd. 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $972
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Applewood Apartments

    5507 Fountain Rd., Knoxville, TN 37918
    Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
  • Studio $845
    Base rent Income restricted
    4.5 (2)
    1111 Elk Hill Way, Knoxville, TN 37912
    Pet friendly
  • 40-0-city

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When were prices and availability in Knoxville, TN last updated?

Prices and availability in Knoxville, TN were last updated on 3 Nov 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Knoxville, TN?

In Knoxville, 53% of the residents are renting compared to 47% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Knoxville's rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Knoxville, TN under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Knoxville, TN, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 40 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Knoxville, TN for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.