Emporium Lofts
100 S Gay St,
Knoxville, TN 37902
$1,500 - $4,500 | 1-4 Beds
Old City
Knoxville, TN
Old City - Knoxville, TN
Area Guide
Explore modern amenities and historic buildings in Knoxville’s Independent Alternative
Urban
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Historic
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Walkable
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Artistic
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Eclectic
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Vibrant
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Independent
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Quaint
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Convenient
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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 July 2025, the average apartment rent in Old City is $810 for a studio, $1,650 for one bedroom, $2,432 for two bedrooms, and $2,489 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old City has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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473 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$810/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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725 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,650/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,108 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,432/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,349 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,489/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
Shopping Centers
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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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.