
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $945 (22 Rentals)


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Old City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old City Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $800 | $2,105 |
Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $945 | $4,100 |
| Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $799 | $3,475 |
| Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $799 | $4,275 |
| Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $829 | $2,367 |
| Old City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $925 | $2,726 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old City is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old City?
The cheapest apartment in Old City is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Old City costs $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 352 regular apartments in Old City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old City?
Cheap apartments in Old City have an average cost of $1,357 which is $393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN
Written by: Wendy Melton
Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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