Old City

Knoxville, TN

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Old City - Knoxville, TN

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Explore modern amenities and historic buildings in Knoxville’s Independent Alternative

Urban Historic Walkable Artistic Eclectic Vibrant Independent Quaint Convenient

Situated in the northeastern portion of Downtown Knoxville, the Old City is a historic neighborhood and the site of Knoxville’s growing creative corridor. The Old City marries past and present with rows of coffeehouses, art galleries, local restaurants, eclectic shops, nightclubs, and lofts in rejuvenated warehouses and industrial buildings.

The Old City is known for its nightlife, emerging as the center of East Tennessee’s independent music scene with live music shows every night of the week. The Old City’s funky vibe as well as its close proximity to the University of Tennessee and Knoxville College makes it a popular choice among young adults. Quick access to Route 158 and I-40 makes getting around from the Old City easy.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Old City is $756 for a studio, $1,639 for one bedroom, $2,319 for two bedrooms, and $1,726 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old City has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 473 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $756/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 714 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,639/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,111 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,319/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,175 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,726/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

91

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

70

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Three Rivers Rambler
  • Frank H. McClung Museum
  • Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
  • John Tarleton Park
  • Knoxville Zoo

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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