The University of Tennessee-Knoxville·Knoxville, TN·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed July 1, 2026
Nova Knoxville leads our July 2026 ranking of the 9 Best Overall student apartments near University of Tennessee with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Davy and EVER Knoxville. Across the 9 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near The University of Tennessee-Knoxville for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified University of Tennessee reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current University of Tennessee reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near University of Tennessee, at 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Got a tour from Colby he answered every question that I had about the apartments and was an all around helpful guide.
| 1 | Nova Knoxville | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1120/mo |
| 2 | The Davy | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $899/mo |
| 3 | EVER Knoxville | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1249/mo |
| 4 | Slate at 901 | 4.8/5 | 5 | – | $799/mo |
| 5 | The Landings | 4.4/5 | 5 | – | $655/mo |
| 6 | Redpoint Knoxville | 4.4/5 | 5 | – | $969/mo |
| 7 | Tradition Knoxville | 4.0/5 | 5 | – | $799/mo |
| 8 | Knox Ridge | 4.0/5 | 5 | – | $999/mo |
| 9 | Union Knoxville | 3.4/5 | 5 | – | $1274/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to University of Tennessee campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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see the ranking →Nova Knoxville leads our July 2026 ranking of the 9 Best Overall student apartments near University of Tennessee with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Davy and EVER Knoxville.
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student apartments near University of Tennessee
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near University of Tennessee, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Ben gave us an amazing tour of the complex
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near University of Tennessee, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Came in and toured w/ my dad, in feb and had a great experience, the girl who gave me tour was so much fun, and they’ve been consistently supportive throughout the leasing process
why it ranked: Holds a 4.4/5 overall score from verified University of Tennessee reviews. Nice
why it ranked: Holds a 4.4/5 overall score from verified University of Tennessee reviews. Great place to live near campus.
why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified University of Tennessee reviews. 5 star reviews for the friendliness, communication and patience this front office staff has! Everyone we worked with over this…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified University of Tennessee reviews. The lazy river and large apartments sold me on living here! Great experience with the leasing team during my tour.
why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified University of Tennessee reviews. Lindsey Kautz was very helpful in answering all of my questions as well as showing me around the union.