Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (66 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Uptown Knoxville area of Knoxville.

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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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Shenandoah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

3400 Tazewell PikeKnoxville, TN 37918
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Lynnwood Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynnwood Arms

305-309 Lynnwood DrKnoxville, TN 37918
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Ridgecrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Apartments

2412 NE Ridgecrest DrKnoxville, 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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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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Sterchi Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi Ridge

725 Sterchi Ridge WayKnoxville, TN 37912
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Oakhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

5540 N Broadway StKnoxville, TN 37918
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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 Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Meadowbrook Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

3610 Lyons WayKnoxville, TN 37917
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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 3 Beds unit found at Society 865 priced from $799. Forestdale Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Uptown Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$799
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
Creek Ridge ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1,050
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1,050
Commons at KnoxvilleC13BR,2BA$1,070
Canyon & Knox LandingCanyon A1-D1BR,1BA$1,089
Altitude @ 6313Studio Elevation 3000Studio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Knoxville, TN

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Knoxville area is the $1.17 price per square foot D6 Model at Union Knoxville in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Uptown Knoxville apartment is the 1815 Logan Ave Model at 1815 Logan Ave, Unit A1 starting at $1,375 with a $1.15 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.
Union KnoxvilleD64BR,4BA$1.17
1815 Logan Ave, Unit A11815 Logan Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Liberty View ApartmentsLiberty View Apartments2BR,1BA$1.44
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
Breckenridge ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1.42
Ivy at West HillsHydrangea1BR,1BA$1.39
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.50
Forestdale Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Oakview Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN 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

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 $1,099.

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 $1,781.

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 97 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 $622 which is $1,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Knoxville.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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