Student Housing in Knoxville
Knoxville offers the quintessential college-town experience with a vibrant student community centered around the University of Tennessee and multiple other institutions. With 42 dedicated student housing options near campus, finding your ideal living situation is seamless. The area pulses with energy, featuring an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues catering to student budgets and tastes. Gay Street and the Old City district come alive with nightlife, live music, and social hotspots where students naturally congregate.
Transportation is student-friendly, with convenient bus routes connecting housing to campuses and keeping you mobile across the city. The proximity to South College, Johnson University, and Pellissippi State means multiple housing options work for any student. Beyond academics, Knoxville's walkable neighborhoods blend affordability with accessibility, allowing you to experience authentic Tennessee culture without sacrificing convenience.
Whether you're seeking a bustling apartment complex with built-in community or a cozy house share with fellow students, Knoxville's diverse housing landscape meets every preference. This is where your college memories begin—in a city that truly understands what students need to thrive.
Housing Overview
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Properties
- 24 listed
- Total Beds
- 0
What to Know About Knoxville
Key highlights for students considering Knoxville
42 student housing options available near campus
Home to University of Tennessee-Knoxville, a major research institution
Multiple universities nearby including South College and Johnson University
Vibrant college town with diverse dining and entertainment options
Access to Pellissippi State Community College for dual enrollment
Affordable living costs compared to other college towns in the Southeast
Student Life in Knoxville
Student Life in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville offers an exceptional college experience with plenty of reasons to call it home. The city's vibrant atmosphere, coupled with affordability and accessibility, makes it an ideal destination for students attending the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, South College, Johnson University, Pellissippi State Community College, or Maryville College.
The student-friendly neighborhoods surrounding campus provide 42 diverse housing options, from shared apartments to modern complexes. Areas like the Old City and Downtown Knoxville buzz with student activity and are easily accessible to campus.
Part-time employment opportunities abound in retail, hospitality, and service industries. The growing tech sector also offers internship possibilities for ambitious students. Many businesses actively hire student workers with flexible schedules.
The social scene is impressively diverse. From live music venues on Gay Street to outdoor activities along the Tennessee River, Knoxville never feels boring. Food trucks, coffee shops, and casual restaurants cater perfectly to student budgets.
Cost of living here is remarkably reasonable compared to other college towns. Affordable housing, inexpensive dining options, and free entertainment keep expenses manageable.
Knoxville's unique character shines through local events like the Dogwood Arts Festival and the Big Ears Music Festival. The city embraces its Appalachian heritage while looking forward, creating a welcoming blend of tradition and progressiveness.
Whether you're seeking academic excellence, affordability, or an engaging social life, Knoxville delivers on all fronts.
Student Housing in Knoxville
The Commons at Knoxville
The Commons at Knoxville is a student housing community in Knoxville, TN offering fully furnished units with private bathrooms, in-unit washer dryer, and stainless steel appliances including dishwashers and refrigerators. Residents have access to a fitness center, yoga studio, business center, and on-site management.
Flagship Kerns Apartments
Flagship Kerns Apartments is an apartment community in Knoxville, TN offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. Residents have access to a computer lab, business center, and conference room, along with in-unit features such as air conditioning, dishwasher, and balcony patio.
Union Knoxville
Union Knoxville is an apartment community in Knoxville, TN offering individual leases and in-unit washer dryer. The community features a clubhouse, pool, hot tub, and granite countertops.
Highland Terrace Communities
Highland Terrace Communities is an apartment community in Knoxville, TN offering in-unit washer dryer, dishwasher, and air conditioning. Residents have access to amenities including a pool, dog park, bike storage, high-speed internet, and online payment options.
TENN
TENN is a student housing community in Knoxville offering fully furnished apartments with granite countertops and walk-in closets. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, business center, clubhouse, community lounge, courtyard, cable TV, and package lockers.
University Park
University Park is an apartment community in Knoxville, TN offering fully furnished units with air conditioning and heating. Amenities include a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, balcony patio, hardwood floors and carpet, double vanity, freezer, cable TV, business center, community lounge, and dog park.
The Standard at Knoxville
The Standard at Knoxville is a student housing community in Knoxville, TN offering fully furnished apartments with in-unit washer dryer. The property maintains a smoke-free environment.
Brown Hall
The residence offers convenient proximity to the university, making it an accessible option for students seeking on-campus adjacent housing.
Dogwood Hall
The residence offers convenient proximity to the university for students seeking on-campus adjacent housing.
Carrick Hall North and South
The property provides on-campus residential facilities for students attending the university.
Clement Hall
The residence offers convenient proximity to the university for enrolled students seeking on or near-campus living accommodations.
Hub Knoxville
The residence provides housing options designed for students attending the university.
Hess Hall
The residence provides convenient proximity to the university for enrolled students.
The Knox Apartments
This student housing property provides convenient access to UT-Knoxville for enrolled students.
Magnolia Hall
The residence offers convenient proximity to campus for UT-Knoxville students.
Hub Knoxville
The property provides residential accommodations designed for students attending the university.
Stokely Hall
The residence offers convenient proximity to campus facilities and academic buildings.
Robinson Hall
The residence provides convenient access to the university and surrounding neighborhood amenities.
Geier Hall
The residence provides convenient proximity to the university for students seeking on or near-campus housing.
The Mark Knoxville
This residential community is designed to accommodate students attending the university.
Reese Hall
The residence provides on-campus accommodations for students attending the university.
The Retreat at Knoxville
The Retreat at Knoxville is an apartment community in Knoxville, TN offering amenities including a fitness center, game room, community lounge, and hot tub. Units feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, washer dryer hookups, and balcony patios, with additional community features such as EV charging, a pet spa, business center, on-site management, and storage.
Knox Ridge
The property offers residential accommodations designed for students attending the university.
The Orchard at Knoxville
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