Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Gardens at Knoxwood
1 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

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 1 Bed unit found at Morningside Gardens Apartments priced from $935. Riverview Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. 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$935
Riverview Park3 X 23BR,2BA$1,025
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1,050
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Gardens at Knoxwood2X12BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 X 2 Model at Riverview Park in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the Three Bed One Bath - UPG Model at The Dandridge starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 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 Park3 X 23BR,2BA$0.87
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath - UPG3BR,1BA$1.60
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.50
Gardens at Knoxwood2x12BR,1BA$1.85
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Graham Apartments1X1 101-1041BR,1BA$2.45
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 cities in Tennessee 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 $1,587.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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