Knoxville apartments: Check out the 18 most in-demand places to live downtown

Finding an apartment in Knoxville has gotten tough. Occupancy is at an all-time high, and prices are rising.

Downtown Knoxville and the surrounding neighborhoods are some of the most in-demand areas to live.

Looking for your next apartment? Here's a guide to downtown apartment buildings and complexes. From waterfronts to historical buildings, studios to three-bedrooms, your next home sweet home could be on this list.

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811 East Downtown

• Neighborhood: Morningside
• Price range: $1,485-$2,315
• Square footage: 655-1,514
• Bedrooms: 1-3 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site garage and street
• Pet-friendly

Near Morningside off James White Parkway, 811 East Downtown at 811 Evolve Way provides luxury apartments without being in the heart of downtown. Each apartment features stainless steel appliances in a full kitchen, washer and dryer units, a balcony and internet access, with additional access to a pool, a coffee bar, a movie theater and game room, a clubhouse and a gym. There are a total of 173 units spread across four stories, with eight floor plans to choose from.

The Armature

• Neighborhood: the Old City
• Price range: $800-$1,900
• Square footage: 500-1,400
• Bedrooms: 1-2 bedrooms with a patio option
• Parking: On-site
• Pet-friendly

Located next to South Gay Street at 310 W. Jackson Ave., the Armature includes 51 units. It has four floor plans, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, hardwood or concrete flooring, brick walls and a courtyard for resident use. The three-story historic building from the 1890s is a nice way of connecting to the city’s roots near the heart of downtown.

The Arnstein

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Price range: $800-$2,700
• Square footage: 600-1,300
• Bedrooms: Studio - 2 bedrooms
• Parking: Off-site
• Pet-friendly

The Arnstein is a historic building in downtown Knoxville. Originally built in 1905, the building is best known for its first floor tenant, the Urban Outfitters at Market Square. The top four of seven floors are home to 20 apartments. The apartments come in three floor plans and feature stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, granite countertops and a prime location.

Barclay House

• Neighborhood: Fort Sanders
• Price range: $905-$1,505
• Square footage: 420-825
• Bedrooms: Studio - 2 bedrooms
• Parking: Private parking, off-street
• Pet-friendly

A little closer to the University of Tennessee, Barclay House provides apartments near Cumberland Avenue at 1631 Laurel Ave. The four-story building contains 72 units. Floor plans include appliances, internet, a laundry facility, and utilities are included in the rent. The apartments are located near campus and are a short walk to World's Fair Park and downtown Knoxville.

Church + Henley (coming soon)

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Price range: Rates not set
• Square footage: 460-1,230
• Bedrooms: Studio - 2 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site garage
• Pet-friendly

Church + Henley is a new apartment building slated to open by the end of the year. It will be at 700 Henley St. and features seven stories with 237 units. Residents will have access to a pool, gym, meditation space, conference rooms, a bike shop, gaming area and storage. It's next to The Tribute, the short-term rental building that opened earlier this year.

City South

• Neighborhood: Sevier Avenue
• Price range: $1,300-$1,900
• Square footage: 579-800
• Bedrooms: Studio - 2 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site
• Pet-friendly

Built in 2021, City South is one of the recent additions to the Sevier Avenue area. Located at 2004 City Vista Way, the apartment complex features 119 units. Residents have kitchen appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, along with access to a pool, gym and rooftop lounge. Utilities are included.

The Daniel on Jackson

• Neighborhood: the Old City
• Price Range: $925-$3,000
• Square footage: 460-1,600
• Bedrooms: Studio - 2 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site
• Not pet-friendly

Located at 118 W. Jackson Ave. near Brother Wolf, the Daniel on Jackson is a convenient spot for those looking for proximity to the new stadium coming just outside the Old City. With four floor plans to choose from, the 69 units include appliances, washer and dryer, unique floor plans and modern cabinetry. 

The Emporium Lofts

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Price range: $800-$1,900
• Square footage: 700-1,800
• Bedrooms: Studio - 3 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site
• Pet-friendly

Another historic building, the Emporium was built in 1898 and is the home of Emporium Center, which is used for art shows and events. On the residential side, the seven-story building holds 40 units. There are four floor plans, and the amenities include appliances, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls.

Flagship Kerns

• Neighborhood: South Knoxville
• Price range: $995-$1,399
• Square footage: 612-852
• Bedrooms: 1-2 bedrooms
• Parking: Assigned
• Pet-friendly

Flagship Kerns at 230 Flagship Way is behind the upcoming Kern's Bakery food hall. The five-story apartment complex contains 160 units and three floor plans. The lowest price is $995 per person for the two bedroom unit. The apartments come with a washer and dryer, appliances and closets, with access to a pool, clubhouse, gym and a business center.

Highland Terrace

• Neighborhood: Fort Sanders
• Price range: $704-$1,500
• Square footage: 350-1,150
• Bedrooms: Studio - 2 bedrooms
• Parking: Unassigned and off-site
• Pet-friendly

Another one in Fort Sanders, Highland Terrace is close to the University of Tennessee and downtown Knoxville at 1319 Highland Ave. Within the three-story complex, Highland Terrace has 282 units with five floor plans. The complex has a laundry facility, trolley access, a pool and a dog park, with the apartments containing appliances. Some of the floor plans have an in-unit washer and dryer.

The Landings Riverside Living

• Neighborhood: Morningside
• Price Range: $1,549-$2,500
• Square footage: 700-1,150
• Bedrooms: 1-3 bedrooms
• Parking: Unassigned lot
• Pet-friendly

Right along the Tennessee River, the Landings are three-story apartment complexes with 206 units. Located at 970 Riverside Forest Way, the complex offers seven floor plans, which include appliances, a washer and dryer, a warming drawer and a balcony. Residents also have access to the pool, waterfront, gym, business center and sundeck.

Maplehurst Park

• Neighborhood: Southwest downtown
• Price range: $640-$2,400
• Square footage: 240-2,000
• Bedrooms: Efficiency - 4 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site unassigned
• Pet-friendly

Across Second Creek from Neyland Stadium, Maplehurst Park at 814 W. Hill Ave. is a three-story apartment complex with 206 units with six floor plans. The apartments come with appliances, with a laundry facility on the property.

Marble Alley Lofts

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Price range: Call for rent
• Square footage: 500-1,187
• Bedrooms: Studio - 2 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site garage
• Pet-friendly

Located at 300 State St., Marble Alley Lofts features 248 units across six stories. There are nine floor plans, featuring a washer and dryer, appliances and a balcony. Additional amenities include a pool, gym, sundeck, clubroom and game room. Marble Alley is between downtown and the Old City.

Medical Arts Building

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Price range: $1,125-$2,100
• Square footage: 574-1,493
• Bedrooms: Studio - 3 bedrooms
• Parking: Onsite assigned garage
• Pet-friendly

Built in 1932, the Medical Arts Building is another historic Knoxville building with apartments. The 10-story building includes 49 units with key fob entry. The apartments feature appliances, a washer and dryer, bike storage, an intercom, internet access and recycling.

One Riverwalk

• Neighborhood: Old Sevier
• Price range: $1,626-$2,809
• Square footage: 450-1,213
• Bedrooms: 1-2 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site unassigned, surface lot and covered lot
• Pet-friendly

One of the bigger apartment complexes in South Knoxville, One Riverwalk is at 151 E. Blount Ave. along the Henley Bridge. The six-story complex houses 303 units and access to amenities like dry cleaning, door-to-door trash, pool, gym, spa, animal cleaning and car charging stations. Apartments include stainless steel appliances, a washer and a dryer, along with either a balcony or a porch.

River's Edge

• Neighborhood: Island Home
• Price range: $1,600-$2,500
• Square footage: 809-1,347
• Bedrooms: 1-3 bedrooms
• Parking: Unassigned
• Pet-friendly

Located at 1701 Island Home Ave. in South Knoxville, River's Edge is on the waterfront and near Sevier Avenue. There is a laundry facility, along with washer and dryer connections in each apartment. Other features include appliances, business center, pool, gym and access to greenways and the waterfront.

Siegel Select

• Neighborhood: Mechanicsville
• Price range: $1,236-$1,279
• Square footage: 240-290
• Bedroom: Studio
• Parking: On-site unassigned
• Pet-friendly

Among Western Heights, Fort Sanders and Mechanicsville, Siegel Select is a little different from the other apartments in the city. The three-story complex can be found at 612 Clyde St. and contains 116 small units that are fully furnished. The complex includes a laundromat, cable and internet for resident use.

Stockyard Lofts

• Neighborhood: the Old City
• Price range: $1,600-$2,700
• Square footage: 635-1,267
• Bedrooms: 1-2 bedrooms
• Parking: On-site unassigned
• Pet-friendly

Stockyard Lofts is in the Old City at 215 Willow Ave. Newly opened, the six-story apartment building holds 152 units with nine floor plans. With key fob entry, the apartments feature appliances, washer and dryer in some units, along with internet access. Other amenities include a gym, pool, pet spa, vehicle charging stations, common area and a breakfast concierge.