Cheap Homes for Rent in Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Old City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Morningside Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $0.56 price per square foot 2122 Brooks Ave Model at 2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Sutherland Loft Townhouses starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.56
Sutherland Loft Townhouses2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.64
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
1815 Logan Ave, Unit A11815 Logan Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
The HenleyThe Mod2BR,2BA$1.71
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
Knox High ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old City

What type of rentals are currently available in Old City?

There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN with pricing that ranges from $780 to $14,912. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old City ranging from $850 to $10,320.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old City ranges from $850 to $10,320 with an average monthly rent of $4,097.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old City range from $799 to $4,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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