Uptown Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Uptown Knoxville is situated between Downtown and the mountains.
Adair Park has the Adair and Sue Clancy Greenways that run for 1.1 miles.
Fountain City Lake in Uptown Knoxville has a walking trail around it.
Central and Broadway intersection in Uptown Knoxville.
Various home architecture styles line the streets in Uptown Knoxville.

Uptown Knoxville - Knoxville, TN Area Guide

The charming northern sector of Knoxville

Suburban Urban Affordable Commuter Convenient

Uptown Knoxville sits in the northern sector of town and is home to various attractions like Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park, the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, and the Broadway Shopping Center. Uptown Knoxville sits between Interstate 275 and North Broadway, where you’ll find several restaurants and conveniences, both of the local and chain varieties. Uptown is only minutes from Downtown Knoxville and everything this vibrant city has to offer, including Market Square, Charles Krutch Park, World’s Fair Park, and the Knoxville Museum of Art. The closer you get to the heart of Knoxville, the more local businesses you’ll find, including Remedy Coffee and Schulz Bräu Brewing Company. This neighborhood features a blend of modern apartment complexes and longstanding rentals in well-established communities.

Explore the Neighborhood

Fountain City Lake in Uptown Knoxville has a walking trail around it.

Central and Broadway intersection in Uptown Knoxville.

Various home architecture styles line the streets in Uptown Knoxville.

Sharp's Ridge is a hill separating Uptown Knoxville from the rest of the city.

Cultivate Coffee + Flowers provides a welcoming space to enjoy your coffee and pick out flowers.

Fountain City Park is a hotspot for local fishermen.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Uptown Knoxville is $913 for a studio, $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,203 for two bedrooms, and $1,544 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Knoxville has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 317 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $913/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 638 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,017/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 929 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,203/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,074 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,544/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Three Rivers Rambler
  • John Tarleton Park
  • Frank H. McClung Museum
  • Knoxville Zoo
  • The Muse Knoxville

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 February 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.