Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (19 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 2 Beds unit found at The Shiloh Ridge Apartments priced from $950. North Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$950
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$995
Sunset Rill Apartments1 BEDS W/DEN1BR,1BA$1,000
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,070
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $1.60 price per square foot Three Bed One Bath - UPG Model at The Dandridge in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the 3 bed Model at The Shiloh Ridge Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.17 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 Bath - UPG3BR,1BA$1.60
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.17
Sunset Rill Apartments1 BEDS W/DEN1BR,1BA$1.30
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.33
3935 Linden Ave, Unit 113935 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.96
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 North Hills Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in East Knoxville costs $1,425.

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 10 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 $585 which is $840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Knoxville.

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