Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (31 Rentals)

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property at 3212 E Magnolia Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3212 E Magnolia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914
property at 3210 E Magnolia Ave

$1,150

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,150
Total Monthly Price
$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

3210 E Magnolia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Park

3219 River Maple WayKnoxville, TN 37914
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property at 3043 E 5th Ave

$1,115 - $1,270

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3043 E 5th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914
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Cheapest Available East Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Morningside Gardens Apartments priced from $945. The Dandridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$999
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
Oakview Park2 BR2BR,1BA$1,050
Sunset Rill Apartments2 BDRMS2BR,1BA$1,105
Ammons at Asheville Highway2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,143
Burlington Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,155
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $1.25 price per square foot Three Bed One Bath Model at The Dandridge in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Ammons at Asheville Highway starting at $1,327 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Holston Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.25
Ammons at Asheville Highway3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.34
Sunset Rill Apartments2 BDRMS2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Burlington Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$2.52
The Bookstore ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Knoxville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Knoxville?

The cheapest apartment in East Knoxville is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in East Knoxville costs $1,327.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Knoxville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in East Knoxville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Knoxville?

Cheap apartments in East Knoxville have an average cost of $504 which is $823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Knoxville.

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