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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Knoxville, TN

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Apartments Under $600

  • 402 Bramblewood Lane 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    48
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    402 Bramblewood Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922
    2 BEDS $525+

Apartments Under $800

  • A modern living room with a white sofa and wooden ceiling.
    9
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    230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove and a refrigerator
    32
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    406 Watauga Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    60
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    112 S 17Th St SW, Knoxville, TN 37916
    1 BED $1,300
    2 BEDS $975
    3 BEDS $890

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch and a table
    60
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    1319 Highland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916
    STUDIO $925
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,500
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    36
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    800 Longview Road, Knoxville, TN 37919
    STUDIO $936+
    1 BED $1,182+
    2 BEDS $1,399+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    3305 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
    1 BED $975
    2 BEDS $1,275

Apartments Under $1,100

  • 814 West Hill Avenue Studio-4 Beds Apartment for Rent
    23
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    814 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a blue rug.
    25
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    6313 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912
    STUDIO $1,006+
    1 BED $1,259+
  • a living room with a bed and a couch in front of a window
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    2004 City Vista Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
    STUDIO $1,016+
    1 BED $1,362+
    2 BEDS $1,661+
  • the logo of the lighthouse property management company
    35
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    3080 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917
    1 BED $1,050
  • A kitchen with a white fridge and wooden cabinets.
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    4 days ago

    2500 Highland Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,200+
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  • A kitchen with a white oven and a white door.
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    2711 Woodrow Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    1 day ago

    7320 Old Clinton Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921
    1 BED $1,050
  • a living room with a couch and stools and a tv on the wall
    75
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    721 Walker Springs Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
    1 BED $1,079
    2 BEDS $1,229
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a neighborhood of houses with cars parked on the street
    15
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    400-1 Bramblewood Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922
    3 BEDS $1,100
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and a window with blinds.
    32
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    Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • A living room with a large painting on the wall and a sofa with a black and white patterned throw pillow.
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    1000 Country Oak Cir, Knoxville, TN 37909
    1 BED $1,145+
    2 BEDS $1,299+
    3 BEDS $1,599+
  • Apartment building with green grass in front.
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    5700 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Knoxville, TN 37912
    1 BED $1,175
    2 BEDS $1,225
    3 BEDS $1,375
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    Amazing kitchens with modern appliances at Kinley Lofts, Knoxville, TN, Tennessee , 37912 Large Master Bedrooms at Kinley Lofts, Knoxville, 37912
    5.0
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    701 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN 37912
    16 Units available
    1 BED $1,199+
    2 BEDS $1,399+
    3 BEDS $1,835
    Amazing kitchens with modern appliances at Kinley Lofts, Knoxville, TN, Tennessee , 37912 Large Master Bedrooms at Kinley Lofts, Knoxville, 37912 Living Room With Plenty Of Natural Lights at Kinley Lofts, Knoxville, TN Warm And Inviting Living Room at Kinley Lofts, Knoxville, Tennessee
    Property reviews
    5/5 Collins B. on Jul 18, 2025

    Staff is very helpful and the people are nice that live here!

    5/5 Owen P. on Jun 30, 2025

    Pretty good place to live. I enjoy living here.

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  • a living room with a piano and a black ceiling and a table and chairs
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    301 Cheshire Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919
    1 BED $1,235+
    2 BEDS $1,548+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a granite countertop.
    6
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    2040 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
    3 BEDS $1,300
  • A living room with a black leather chair and a white coffee table.
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    6315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
    1 BED $1,378+
    2 BEDS $1,475+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a staircase and a table with a mirror
    25
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    1631 Laurel Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916
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    2 BEDS $1,725
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    1511 Kenyon Rd., Knoxville, TN 37917
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Knoxville, TN

25 /100
Car-Dependent
24 /100
Minimal Transit
23 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 25, Transit Score®: 24, Bike Score®: 23

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knoxville, TN?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $525 and $3,434.

How many cheap rentals are available in Knoxville, TN on RentCafe?

There are 136 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Knoxville, TN were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Knoxville, TN?

The average Knoxville, TN cheap apartment size is 564 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Knoxville, TN?

Cheap apartments in Knoxville, TN are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Knoxville, TN?

A cheap apartment in Knoxville, TN offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Knoxville, TN? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Knoxville, TN has never been easier. We feature 619 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Knoxville, TN average. What is a cheap rent in Knoxville, TN? The average apartment rent in Knoxville is $1,747 per month so any rental south of $1,397 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Knoxville, TN rents go as low as $525/mo.

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