Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Forestdale Village
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Forestdale Village

3014 Forestdale AveKnoxville, TN 37917
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The Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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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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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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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Whittle Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whittle Springs

4415 Whittle Springs RdKnoxville, TN 37917
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Rand Holly Berry
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rand Holly Berry

916 E Inskip DrKnoxville, TN 37912
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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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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 1 Bed unit found at Forestdale Village priced from $900. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Old North Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Canyon & Knox LandingKnox S1-DStudio,1BA$999
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$1,029
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Summercrest Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,132
Commons at KnoxvilleC33BR,2BA$1,140
Hillside Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Siegel Select KnoxvilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Knoxville, TN

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old North Knoxville area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2607 E 5th Ave Model at 2607 E 5th Ave in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Old North Knoxville apartment is the 401 E Scott Ave Model at 401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the West Knoxville neighborhood. 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.
2607 E 5th Ave2607 E 5th Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
The Peaks of Knoxville Apartments3x2-60%3BR,2BA$1.19
Rocky View Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.46
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
Summercrest Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.21
Rand at Sharps RidgeSharps Ridge 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.52
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old North Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old North Knoxville Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

36 / 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 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 $1,274.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old North Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in Old North Knoxville is Forestdale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Old North Knoxville costs $2,049.

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 3,008 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 $1,244 which is $805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North Knoxville.

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