Student Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN (40 Rentals)
Rentals in the Old City area of Knoxville near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

South Banks at Suttree Landing

The Tribute

Livano Knoxville
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Villas Knoxville

University Walk | Student Housing

Nova Knoxville

Commons at Knoxville

University Park

Flagship Kerns

Union Knoxville

The Six @ Forest

1716 Clinch Ave
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Society 865

The Mark Knoxville

The Standard at Knoxville

Tradition Knoxville

Slate at 901
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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 | $1,788 | $800 | $3,766 |
Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $780 | $6,143 |
Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $799 | $6,522 |
Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $799 | $4,115 |
Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $699 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld City, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks, paths, and trails? this residential neighborhood is a highly-rated neighborhood for access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This section of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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 Student Old City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Old City?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Old City is at University Park listed at $649.
How much is the average rent for a Student Old City Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Old City is $1,652.
What is the largest Student Old City Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Old City is a 2,065 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at The Standard at Knoxville.
What is the average size for Old City Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Old City is currently at 563 sq ft.
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