Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (39 Rentals)

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$849 - $895

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4409 Bruhin Rd

KnoxvilleTN37912

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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
Student Housing
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Canyon & Knox Landing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon & Knox Landing

600 E Inskip DrKnoxville, TN 37912
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Rand Holly Berry
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rand Holly Berry

916 E Inskip DrKnoxville, TN 37912
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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The Flats at The View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The View

2809 Valley View DrKnoxville, TN 37917
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The Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Rand at Sharps Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rand at Sharps Ridge

2000 Dutch Valley DrKnoxville, TN 37918
Corporate Housing
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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. 16th Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Old North Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$959
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$995
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,070
Hillside Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Knoxville, TN

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old North Knoxville 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 North Knoxville apartment is the 1933 Saxton Ave Model at 1933 Saxton Ave starting at $1,100 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Holston Hills 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.
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
1933 Saxton Ave1933 Saxton Ave1BR,1BA$0.85
Rocky View Apartment Homes3B3BR,2BA$1.46
Summercrest Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.33
Castle Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Canyon & Knox LandingCanyon B1-D2BR,1BA$1.44
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments2x1-60%2BR,1BA$1.57
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.33
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.47
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old North Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,200.

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 119 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 $927 which is $1,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North Knoxville.

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