Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Gardens at Knoxwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens at Knoxwood

2627 Wimpole AveKnoxville, TN 37914
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Plantation Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plantation Manor

3235-3243 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Riverview Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Park

3219 River Maple WayKnoxville, TN 37914
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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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East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Riverview Park priced from $925. Morningside Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable East Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Park2 X 22BR,2BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
North Hills ApartmentsThe Glen1BR,1BA$975
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Gardens at Knoxwood2x12BR,1BA$1,304

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2 X 2 Model at Riverview Park in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the Two Bed OneBath - UPG Model at The Dandridge starting at $1,300 with a $1.58 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.
Riverview Park2 X 22BR,2BA$0.95
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.39
Gardens at Knoxwood2x12BR,1BA$1.88
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Graham Apartments1X1 101-1041BR,1BA$2.74
2323 E Magnolia Ave, Unit 32323 E Magnolia Ave1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Knoxville Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $935, while the average apartment in East Knoxville costs $2,550.

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 34 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 $1,402 which is $1,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Knoxville.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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