
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $400 (63 Rentals)
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Views at Elm Grove

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Uptown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Knoxville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Knoxville Studio Apartments | $1,772 | $800 | $3,384 |
Uptown Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $780 | $4,315 |
Uptown Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $799 | $6,655 |
Uptown Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $799 | $4,500 |
Uptown Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $799 | $3,035 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Society 865 | 3SA - Sigma | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Forestdale Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Windsor Court | Edinboro | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Oakview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Canyon & Knox Landing | Knox S1-D | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Golf View Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Creek Ridge Apartments | Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
North Hills Apartments | The Peak | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Knoxville, TN
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Knoxville area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Views at Elm Grove in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Uptown Knoxville apartment is the D6 Model at Union Knoxville starting at $1,430 with a $1.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Views at Elm Grove | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Union Knoxville | D6 | 4BR,4BA | $1.17 |
Cross Creek Preserve | The William | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
Castle Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Liberty View Apartments | Liberty View Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Breckenridge Apartments | Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Ivy at West Hills | Hydrangea | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Golf View Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Forestdale Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Oakview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 Forestdale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Uptown Knoxville costs $1,887.
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 110 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 $856 which is $1,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Knoxville.
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