Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $525 (63 Rentals)

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property at 724 Ben Hur Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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724 Ben Hur Ave

KnoxvilleTN37915
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The Aster
$1,391 - $3,625

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Base Rent$1,391 - $3,625
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

The Aster

701 E Hill AveKnoxville, TN 37915
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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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Flats at the View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at the View

2809 Valley View DrKnoxville, TN 37917

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Rand Holly Berry
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rand Holly Berry

916 E Inskip DrKnoxville, TN 37912
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$1,050 - $1,295
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202 E Columbia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37917
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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1701-1705 Hutchinson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1701-1705 Hutchinson

1701-1705 Hutchison AveKnoxville, TN 37917

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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 4 Beds unit found at Commons at Knoxville priced from $729. 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
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR, 2BA$729
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$880
Flats at the View1/1 E1BR, 1BA$900
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$945
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio, 1BA$975
Flats at Bridalwood2/1 E2BR, 1BA$975
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR, 1BA$999
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR, 1BA$1,000
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR, 2BA$1,020
Overlook at Beaumont Western 1 LP1 Bedroom - Affordable1BR, 1BA$1,027

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Knoxville, TN

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old North Knoxville area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Emporium in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Old North Knoxville apartment is the 803 Phillips Ave Model at 803 Phillips Ave, Unit 2 in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot. 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.
The Emporium2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.49
803 Phillips Ave, Unit 2803 Phillips Ave2BR, 1BA$1.48
201 E Oklahoma Ave201 E Oklahoma Ave3BR, 1BA$1.36
Bridalwood Townhomes2E2BR, 1.5BA$1.27
Rocky View Apartment Homes3B3BR, 2BA$1.46
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath3BR, 1BA$1.25
319 E Scott Ave, Unit 319-3319 E Scott Ave2BR, 1BA$1.60
205 E Springdale Ave, Unit 205205 E Springdale Ave2BR, 1BA$1.41
Flats at Bridalwood2/1 E2BR, 1BA$1.15
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR, 1BA$1.47

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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 $1,027.

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 $1,689.

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 88 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 $942 which is $747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North Knoxville.

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