Cheap Homes for Rent in Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $900 (30 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Old City area of Knoxville.

property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 2718 Painter Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2718 Painter Ave, Unit C108

2718 Painter Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919

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property at 326 Howell Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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326 Howell Ave

KnoxvilleTN37920
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,050 - $3,300

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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Old City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Knoxville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Tradition Knoxville priced from $799. Society 865 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$950
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$950
The Mark KnoxvilleE1 - 5x55BR,5BA$950
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$969
The DanielThe Daniel - 219Studio,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the North Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Slate at 9014x2B4BR,2BA$1.04
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath - UPG3BR,1BA$1.60
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.17
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.56
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$1.46
1402 Grand Ave, Unit C1402 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old City, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #9

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old City

What type of rentals are currently available in Old City?

There are currently 301 Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN with pricing that ranges from $795 to $4,725. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old City ranging from $970 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old City ranges from $970 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,844.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old City range from $799 to $4,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,199 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $829.

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