Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (77 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

3212 Joyce AveKnoxville, TN 37921
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Pine Ridge Apartments
2 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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Shenandoah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

3400 Tazewell PikeKnoxville, TN 37918
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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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Ridgecrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Apartments

2412 NE Ridgecrest DrKnoxville, TN 37918
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Fenwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fenwood Apartments

2719 Holbrook DrKnoxville, TN 37918
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. Commons at Knoxville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Uptown Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$849
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1,050
Rand StocktonStockton 1BR SL & SYL1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Knoxville, TN

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Knoxville area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Views at Elm Grove in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Uptown Knoxville apartment is the 3x2-60% Model at The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments starting at $1,435 with a $1.30 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.
Views at Elm Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.36
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments3x2-60%3BR,2BA$1.30
620 Chickamauga Avenue620 Chickamauga Avenue2BR,1BA$1.27
Cross Creek PreserveThe William2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Creek Ridge ApartmentsMeadowlark2BR,1BA$1.35
Evergreen at the BluffsRidge2BR,2BA$1.42
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.40
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Summercrest Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.42
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.32

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Uptown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Knoxville is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Uptown Knoxville costs $1,604.

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 185 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 $892 which is $712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Knoxville.

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