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  22. Building Photo - Cedar Hill
    STUDIO
    $945+
    1 BED
    $1,130+
    2 BEDS
    $1,235+

    Cedar Hill

    8324 Gleason Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
  25. Building Photo - The Landings
    $200 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,599+
    2 BEDS
    $1,899+
    3 BEDS
    $799+

    The Landings

    970 Riverside Forest Way, Knoxville, TN 37915
    (865) 407-2164
  37. Building Photo - 303 Flats
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,699+
    2 BEDS
    $1,175+
    3 BEDS
    $1,125+
    4 BEDS
    $999+

    303 Flats

    303 W Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
    (865) 339-3870

Living & Renting in Knoxville

Knoxville at a Glance

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$1,308
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School Rating

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Schools in Knoxville
20

Some Transit

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Transportation in Knoxville
35

Somewhat Bikeable

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Knoxville, TN Apartments for Rent

Nestled on the Tennessee River, Knoxville is a scenic city with distant views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Renting in Knoxville means you’ll reside just 40 miles northwest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, equipped with trails, campgrounds, and fishing streams visited by millions of locals and visitors alike. Knoxville is also proximate to popular cities like Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. With easy access to Interstates 75, 640, 40, and 140, residents have no problem traveling to destinations near and far. Downtown Knoxville anchors the city and surrounds Charles Krutch Park. This buzzing commercial district is lined with local restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, shops, theatres, art galleries, museums, and more. From the grandiose Tennessee Theatre to the modern Knoxville Museum of Art, the city boasts a vibrant arts scene. Adjacent to downtown, you’ll find the University of Tennessee, a long-standing university on the Tennessee River that boasts a large student, faculty, and staff population. Other attractions in the city include Zoo Knoxville, the Sunsphere, and West Town Mall. Abundant apartments, as well as houses, condos, and townhomes, are available for rent in Knoxville that range from affordable to upscale.

Why Knoxville?

  • Established in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the oldest universities in the US.
  • The city earned its nickname, “The Marble City,” in the early 1900s, when it was a major marble distributor.
  • The Knoxville Museum of Art houses a permanent collection as well as many special exhibitions.
  • Lakes near Knoxville include Melton Hill, Norris, Watts Barr, Cherokee, Tellico, and Douglas.
  • The Knoxville Zoo is one of the world’s top zoos for successfully breeding endangered red pandas.
  • World’s Fair Park features the Sunsphere, an amphitheater, and water features, grounds, and walks.

Renting in Knoxville

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Getting Around Knoxville

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43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
35

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
20

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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L & N Stem Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
569 Students
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Bearden High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,997 Students
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Farragut High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
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West High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,478 Students
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Cte School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
293 Students
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Farragut Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,328 Students
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West Valley Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,132 Students
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Hardin Valley Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
976 Students
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Bearden Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,187 Students
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Karns Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
950 Students
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Farragut Intermediate

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades 3-5
1,110 Students
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Shannondale Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
382 Students

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