Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (81 Rentals)

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108 E Inskip Dr

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Pine Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

4700 Schubert RdKnoxville, TN 37912
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Lynnwood Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynnwood Arms

305-309 Lynnwood DrKnoxville, TN 37918
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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 2 Beds unit found at Oakhill Apartments priced from $795. The Landings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Uptown Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakhill Apartments5540 N. Broadway St. Oak Hills Apartments2BR,1BA$795
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$799
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Slate at 9013x3 Double3BR,3BA$800
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
BouldercrestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Live in Comfort at Evergreen Apartments in1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Knoxville, TN

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Knoxville area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Hub Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value Uptown 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 Uptown Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Knoxville3x23BR,2BA$0.86
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Ivy at West HillsHoneysuckle3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Slate at 9014x34BR,3BA$0.98
Castle Terrace Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
The Cove on Tazewell2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Oakhill Apartments5540 N. Broadway St. Oak Hills Apartments2BR,1BA$0.96
Tradition KnoxvilleSpence2BR,1BA$1.07
Live in Comfort at Evergreen Apartments in1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Uptown Knoxville Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Knoxville is Forestdale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Uptown Knoxville costs $10,720.

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 217 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 $954 which is $9,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Knoxville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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