City South Apartments
2004 City Vista Way,
Knoxville, TN 37920
$1,045 - $2,976
1-2 Beds
South Waterfront
Knoxville, TN
South Waterfront - Knoxville, TN
Area Guide
This riverside community offers access to Knoxville’s nightlife and the state’s flagship institutions
River
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Convenient
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University
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Nightlife
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Great Location
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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 January 2026, the average apartment rent in South Waterfront is $1,564 for a studio, $1,791 for one bedroom, $2,522 for two bedrooms, and $2,840 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Waterfront has decreased by -7.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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636 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,564/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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723 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,791/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,131 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,522/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,425 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,840/month
Average Rent
Transportation
44
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
50
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
32
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Shopping Centers
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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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.