South Waterfront

Knoxville, TN

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South Waterfront - Knoxville, TN

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This riverside community offers access to Knoxville’s nightlife and the state’s flagship institutions

River Convenient University Nightlife Great Location

Nestled along the Tennessee River, South Waterfront is a mainly residential area filled with beautiful apartment complexes and condos. This neighborhood is across the river from the University of Tennessee, making it a great option for students, faculty, and staff. Close access to Fort Dickerson Park allows residents to admire the beauty of nature with hiking trails and a swimming quarry.

South Waterfront is less than 10 minutes from Downtown Knoxville, giving easy access to museums, landmarks, theaters, urban green spaces, nightlife hotspots, and more. View masterpieces at the Knoxville Museum of Art, catch a show at the Bijou Theatre, or grab a bite to eat at delicious eateries like Café 4. For even more convenience, there are tons of restaurants and grocery stores off of US-441, which runs through the neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in South Waterfront is $1,580 for a studio, $1,915 for one bedroom, $2,763 for two bedrooms, and $3,048 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Waterfront has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 619 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,580/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 742 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,915/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,086 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,763/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,425 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,048/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

50

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

32

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Three Rivers Rambler
  • Frank H. McClung Museum
  • Ijams Nature Center
  • John Tarleton Park
  • Marine Park (Tennessee River)

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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