College Hills Homes for Rent

College Hills in Knoxville features a mix of modest two- and three-bedroom homes, primarily built between the 1920s and 1950s. Home styles include cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and small ranch-style houses, many with tree-lined yards and driveways. Housing costs have risen in recent years, reflecting broader trends in Knoxville and nationwide. Local officials are working on initiatives to increase housing availability and improve infrastructure, including sidewalks and greenways. The neighborhood is a mix of renters and owners, with two apartment complexes present. Adjacent to College Hills is Malcom-Martin Park, which offers a swimming pool, playground, basketball court, and baseball field. The Beardsley Community Farm, located within the park, provides agricultural education and fresh produce to low-income residents, along with volunteer opportunities. Local businesses include Princess Beauty Salon and Hair & Supply and Jimmy’s Mini Market, with Food City just a mile away for grocery needs. Downtown Knoxville, only 2 miles away, offers dining options like J.C. Holdway and Not Watson’s Kitchen & Bar, and hosts events such as the Market Square Farmers Market and First Friday ArtWalk. Knoxville Area Transit services the neighborhood with bus lines 12 and 15, though many residents use cars due to limited sidewalks and amenities outside the neighborhood. Children in College Hills attend Beaumont Magnet Academy, which has a high rating and offers an honors program and fine arts curriculum, and West High, also highly rated. The neighborhood's proximity to Knoxville College, a historically Black college, adds to its educational landscape, though the college is currently re-applying for accreditation.