Cheap Homes for Rent in East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (11 Rentals)

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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 08, 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 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Ammons at Asheville Highway starting at $1,327 with a $1.34 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
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
3935 Linden Ave, Unit 113935 Linden Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$2.52

Frequently Asked Questions about East Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in East Knoxville?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $895 to $1,650. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Knoxville ranging from $850 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Knoxville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Knoxville ranges from $850 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,924.

Expert Rental Resources

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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