Stockyard Lofts
215 Willow Ave,
Knoxville, TN 37902
$1,650 - $2,800
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Old City Knoxville, TN
Explore modern amenities and historic buildings in Knoxville’s Independent Alternative
Urban
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Historic
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Walkable
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.
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View of famous street in Old City, Jackson Avenue.
Aerial shot of the views from Old City into the heart of Knoxville.
Old City has beautiful views and interiors.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Old City is $1,717 for a studio, $1,738 for one bedroom, $2,372 for two bedrooms, and $2,658 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old City has increased by 6.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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735 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,717/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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739 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,738/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,109 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,372/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,304 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,658/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Old City
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old City - Knoxville, TN is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Old City - Knoxville, TN, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Old City - Knoxville, TN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.