Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (73 Rentals)

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property at 525 E Morelia Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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525 E Morelia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37917
property at 1928 Vermont Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

1928 Vermont Ave

KnoxvilleTN37921

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property at 1507 Highland Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402, Unit #B402

1507 Highland Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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$1,175
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$1,175

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 1606 Laurel Ave

$1,295

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$1,295
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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1606 Laurel Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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2601-2609 Bridalwood Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2601-2609 Bridalwood Dr

2601-2609 Bridalwood DrKnoxville, TN 37917
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Whittle Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whittle Springs

4415 Whittle Springs RdKnoxville, TN 37917
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Old North Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old North Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old North Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Canyon and Knox Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Old North Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Canyon and Knox Landing ApartmentsKnox S1Studio,1BA$879
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR,2BA$950
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Hillside Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$1,200
First Creek at Austin1 BR1BR,1BA$1,225
Rocky View Apartment Homes1B1BR,1BA$1,228

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Knoxville, TN

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old North Knoxville area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Castle Terrace Apartments in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Old North Knoxville 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 North Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Castle Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.95
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Summercrest Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.33
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath - UPG3BR,1BA$1.60
Dutch Valley VillageDutch Valley2BR,1BA$1.71
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments2x1-60%2BR,1BA$1.57
Maple Sunset Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath ADA1BR,1BA$1.73
Rocky View Apartment Homes1B1BR,1BA$1.63
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.47
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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Knoxville's College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

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Old North Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old North Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old North Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old North Knoxville is under $1,228.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old North Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in Old North Knoxville is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Old North Knoxville costs $2,726.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old North Knoxville?

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 94 regular apartments in Old North Knoxville 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 North Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in Old North Knoxville have an average cost of $951 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North Knoxville.

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Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

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