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Apartments under $500 for Rent in Knoxville, TN

3,985 Rentals
  1. Price Drop. $341 Off
    2 BEDS
    $1,175+
    3 BEDS
    $799+
    4 BEDS
    $699+

    303 Flats

    303 W Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
    (865) 339-3870
  2. Other - Greystone Pointe
    Price Drop. $300 Off
    1 BED
    $1,645+
    2 BEDS
    $2,010+
    3 BEDS
    $2,145+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,615 - $2,390
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Total Monthly Price$1,645 - $2,420

    Greystone Pointe

    10905 Hawkes Bay Way, Knoxville, TN 37932
    (865) 328-7682
  3. Price Drop. $289 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,868+
    1 BED
    $2,014+
    2 BEDS
    $1,425+
    3 BEDS
    $1,426+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,179 - $2,034
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,179 - $2,034

    Union Knoxville

    2136 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
    (865) 518-4881
  4. Price Drop. $280 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $899+
    1 BED
    $999+
    2 BEDS
    $1,199+
    3 BEDS
    $1,299+

    Emerson

    501 Longview Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919
    (855) 503-1380
  5. Building Photo - The Bookstore Apartments
    Price Drop. $250 Off
    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $900+
    4 BEDS
    $650+

    The Bookstore Apartments

    2321 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
  6. Price Drop. $209 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,209+
    1 BED
    $1,309+
    2 BEDS
    $1,399+
    3 BEDS
    $1,649+

    Copper Pointe

    401 S Gallaher View Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919
    (833) 539-1380
  7. Price Drop. $131 Off
    2 BEDS
    $1,085+
    3 BEDS
    $849+
    4 BEDS
    $699+

    Quarry Trail

    3999 Highland Crest Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
    (865) 324-0350
  8. Building Photo - Oakview Park
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,050+
    3 BEDS
    $1,250+

    Oakview Park

    130-136 Holston Ct, Knoxville, TN 37914
  9. Exceptional Value
    |
    2 BEDS
    $949
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899
    Required Monthly Fees$50
    Total Monthly Price$949

    Flagship Kern's Apartments

    230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
    (865) 409-0661
  10. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,879+
    2 BEDS
    $1,149+
    3 BEDS
    $1,099+
    4 BEDS
    $899+

    The Davy

    222 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
    (865) 658-1027

Living & Renting in Knoxville

Knoxville at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,352
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Average Rent in Knoxville
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Knoxville, TN Apartments for Rent

Knoxville sprawls along the Tennessee River within the Appalachian Mountains and serves as home to the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee, making it a college town with Southern charm. Those searching for apartments for rent in Knoxville will discover a rental market influenced by the student population, with budget-friendly options throughout the city averaging around $1,315 for one-bedroom apartments and studios starting at $1,097.

Renting in Knoxville appeals to budget-conscious renters thanks to affordable housing costs combined with access to urban conveniences and outdoor recreation. Popular neighborhoods include downtown areas near Market Square featuring lofts and apartment communities within walking distance of restaurants and live music venues, while Sequoyah Hills offers tree-lined streets with riverfront access. The city provides easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park just 45 minutes away, plus local attractions including riverside greenways and the historic Sunsphere. Transportation proves convenient with major routes connecting to shopping destinations such as West Town Mall and Turkey Creek, while the university campus brings cultural venues, sporting events, and a lively nightlife scene along Cumberland Avenue.

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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Knoxville

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Education

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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
588 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,073 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,963 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,474 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
293 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,463 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,125 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,061 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
580 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,229 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
1,111 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
524 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
382 Students

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