
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old City area of Knoxville.


Morningside Gardens Apartments

Maplehurst

Evergreen Terrace

Highland Terrace Communities

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The Dandridge

The Mark Knoxville

Overlook at Beaumont

510 14th St

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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 |
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Old City Studio Apartments | $1,598 | $800 | $2,099 |
Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $945 | $4,100 |
Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $799 | $5,199 |
Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $799 | $4,115 |
Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $699 | $2,367 |
Old City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $1,050 | $2,726 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at The Landings priced from $799. Tradition Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landings | The Tennessee- Limited Availability | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Slate at 901 | 3x3 Double | 3BR,3BA | $800 |
Commons at Knoxville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $849 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
City South Apartments | Studio - 612 | Studio,1BA | $1,023 |
The Mark Knoxville | E5B - 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Hub Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts starting at $1,900 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hub Knoxville | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Emporium Lofts | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Sutherland Loft Townhouses | 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Slate at 901 | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $0.98 |
The Henley | Urban | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
The Dandridge | Three Bed One Bath - UPG | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
2400 Woodbine Ave, Unit 2400 Woodbine Ave Unit 2 | 2400 Woodbine Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Tradition Knoxville | Spence | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Knoxville, Tennessee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Old City Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,050.
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 $1,811.
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 235 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 $1,203 which is $608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.
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