
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $799 (34 Rentals)


The Shiloh Ridge Apartments

1414 Chicago Ave

Southmont Apartments

The Mark Knoxville

Cherokee Ridge Apartments

Overlook at Beaumont

16th Place Apartments
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The Dandridge

Hub Knoxville

2718 Painter Ave, Unit C108, Unit C108

326 Howell Ave

912 W Scott Ave

1224 Luttrell St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

First Creek at Austin

Highland Avenue Apartments
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Highland Terrace Communities

Magnolia Apartments

Ridgebrook Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

316 James Agee St

3005 Sevier Ave

The Flats at The Pike

The Highland V
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2303 Parkview Ave

Hillwood Villas

Southside Flats

306 E Burwell Ave

1602 Washington Pike

1619 Washington Ave

323 Chickamauga Ave
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Sterchi's Lofts
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 | $1,539 | $795 | $2,199 |
| Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $800 | $4,100 |
Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $799 | $4,725 |
| Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $799 | $4,275 |
| Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $829 | $3,100 |
| Old City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $950 | $2,726 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld City, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #9
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old City?
The cheapest apartment in Old City is Tradition Knoxville which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Old City costs $1,735.
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 339 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 $1,261 which is $474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.
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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.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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