Livano Knoxville
451 W Blount Ave,
Knoxville, TN 37920
$1,925 - $4,120
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
South Waterfront Knoxville, TN
This riverside community offers access to Knoxville’s nightlife and the state’s flagship institutions
River
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University
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in South Waterfront is $1,915 for a studio, $1,973 for one bedroom, $2,771 for two bedrooms, and $4,056 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Waterfront has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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619 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,915/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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723 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,973/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,114 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,771/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,425 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,056/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Waterfront - Knoxville, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South Waterfront - Knoxville, TN, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Waterfront - Knoxville, TN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.