
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $850 (33 Rentals)


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2733 Jersey Ave

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2135 Seminole Ave

1818 N 6th Ave

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Ridgebrook Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

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1414 W 4th Ave

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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 | $1,599 | $900 | $2,129 |
| Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $880 | $4,100 |
Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $850 | $5,079 |
| Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $699 | $4,636 |
| Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $799 | $3,516 |
| Old City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $799 | $2,663 |
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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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old City?
The cheapest apartment in Old City is Tradition Knoxville which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Old City costs $1,525.
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 315 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 $1,304 which is $221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.
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