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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Knoxville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Knoxville Studio Apartments | $1,657 | $850 | $1,995 |
East Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $945 | $4,100 |
East Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $1,100 | $5,222 |
East Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $1,279 | $4,115 |
East Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,199 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverview Park | 2 X 2 | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
North Hills Apartments | The Glen | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Riverview Park | 2 X 2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
North Hills Apartments | The Peak | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Graham Apartments | 1X1 101-104 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
2323 E Magnolia Ave, Unit 3 | 2323 E Magnolia Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
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Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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