FOR PARENTS

Information and Considerations for You & Your Student

We have a strong track record of running our student communities professionally and providing both residents and their parents with a positive experience.

We are committed to open, transparent communication with parents and guarantors throughout the leasing and application process. Visit the Resources page for more information.

What to expect

  • Fully Furnished Apartments
  • 10-Minute Walk to Campus
  • On-Site Management
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • On-Site Security
why US

Why Commons at Knoxville

Commons at Knoxville offers our residents a comfortable, convenient, secure living and learning environment. The community is located right on the outskirts of the University of Tennessee. We believe that when students are close to class, they go to class, and our convenient location is prime for your student’s academic success.

We offer various housing options, from one to four-bedroom apartments for your student and his or her roommates. We also offer a roommate matching program that pairs future residents with others with similar social or academic interests to enhance their college experience.

what makes us different

Top 5 Reasons for Living at Commons at Knoxville

Why should you choose Commons as your student’s off-campus housing community? Here are our Top 5 reasons.

Location Is Everything

With 4 different building locations in the Fort Sanders area, you can walk to any part of campus within 10 minutes.

On-Site Staff and Maintenance

Our team is here for you when you need it.

Fully Furnished Apartments

No matter what you’re looking for, The Commons has you covered.

Sense of Community

Our team at The Commons makes sure to offer an abundance of engaging resident events to create a comfortable sense of community.

Newly Upgraded Units

Enjoy our newly renovated units with stainless steel appliances, new countertops, and upgraded finishes throughout the unit.

Frequently asked questions

A guarantor acts as a co-signer and financial supporter of the lease contract. This person will need to meet the income and credit requirements from the qualifications above to be approved.

The easiest way to pay your monthly installment is through our Resident Portal. This is accessible through a link on the website and residents can download the Resident Portal app on their phones for mobile usage. The Resident Portal app allows residents to link a bank account or credit/debit card and set up recurring installment payments.

In order to guarantee your bed space, we will need a signed lease agreement. Leases are generated once your application is complete, and your screening has been approved.

WHO WE ARE

All Work, All Play

Over 75+ years of experience, managing approximately 13,000 beds across the country

The genesis of B.HOM Student Living came about naturally. Our clients expressed a growing desire to invest in the student housing market, and B.HOM Student Living had the operating platform to support this niche service. We married our long-standing platform with one of the most well-respected, singularly-focused, student housing leaders in the industry to develop what we believe is a specialized management team.

B.HOM Student Living has an established foundation of experience, resources and partnerships which we acquired over the course of our 37-year history. We leverage this foundation to provide clients with superior products and services that are customized to meet their unique needs.

Our core values combined with our national support services enables B.HOM Student Living to immediately improve operations and increase the value of your investment.

B.HOM Student Living has an established foundation of experience, resources and partnerships which we acquired over the course of our 37-year history. We leverage this foundation to provide clients with superior products and services that are customized to meet their unique needs.

2012

Started in 2012 with approximately 3,000 beds

2015

10,000 beds adding global institutional partners to client list

2020

Formed a joint-venture with BH Management rebranding company to B.HOM Student Living with 15,000 beds

2021

Secured first two Private Public Partnerships with two flagship public state university systems totaling approximately 15,000 beds

75+

years of experience in student housing

13k

beds, from cozy studios to sprawling six-bedroom apartments

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Universities, coast to coast in 16 states

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communities, including garden-style and mid-rises.