Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Plantation Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plantation Manor

3235-3243 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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2905 E Fifth Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2905 E Fifth Ave

2905 E Fifth AveKnoxville, TN 37914
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4448 Holston Dr
Studio Apartments

4448 Holston Dr

4448 Holston DrKnoxville, TN 37914

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Riverview Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Park

3219 River Maple WayKnoxville, TN 37914
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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. Sunset Rill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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
Sunset Rill Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$975
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
Burlington Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,140
Ammons at Asheville Highway2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Ammons at Asheville Highway in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,327. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the 3 bed Model at The Shiloh Ridge Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.39 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.
Ammons at Asheville Highway3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.34
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.39
Burlington Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Sunset Rill Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$2.52

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 27 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 $603 which is $724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Knoxville.

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