Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $450 (118 Rentals)

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2718 Painter Ave, Unit C108

2718 Painter Ave
KnoxvilleTN37919
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Uptown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN is a 4 Beds unit found at Commons at Knoxville priced from $729. Tradition Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Uptown Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at KnoxvilleD1 Renovated4BR, 2BA$729
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR, 1BA$850
The Village Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR, 1BA$875
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$880
Flats at the View1/1 E1BR, 1BA$900
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR, 1BA$920
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$945
BouldercrestStudioStudio, 1BA$950
Steeplechase Apartment HomesA2 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$974
Flats at Bridalwood2/1 E2BR, 1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Knoxville, TN

As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Knoxville area is the $1.27 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - D3 Model at EVER Knoxville in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value Uptown Knoxville apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EVER Knoxville4BR/4BA - D34BR, 4BA$1.27
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$0.83
Ivy at West HillsJasmine2BR, 1.5BA$1.12
Bridalwood Townhomes2E2BR, 1.5BA$1.27
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR, 1BA$1.35
Cassell Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.30
Carriage Hill2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse2BR, 1BA$1.32
Flagship Kern's ApartmentsAcademic Year 2026 - 2027 - B12BR, 2BA$1.11
Flats at Bridalwood2/1 E2BR, 1BA$1.15
Tradition KnoxvillePorters2BR, 1BA$1.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for North Central Knoxville. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Knoxville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Knoxville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Knoxville is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Knoxville is The Village Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Uptown Knoxville costs $1,415.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 301 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Knoxville have an average cost of $991 which is $424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

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Welcome to Knoxville: A Local Expert's Guide to Renting in the Heart of Tennessee

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Knoxville, Tennessee, is a jewel in the heart of the South. Many travelers who pass through often return again and again because of the hospitality and friendliness of local residents.

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With a population of over 190,000, Knoxville, Tennessee, is the third-largest city in the state. It sits adjacent to the Tennessee River.

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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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Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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