Cheap Homes for Rent in East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $800 (14 Rentals)

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property at 2716 Carson Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2716 Carson Ave

KnoxvilleTN37917

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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
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$995
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
Graham Apartments1X1 201-2041BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Ammons at Asheville Highway in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,312. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the 2 Bed Model at The Shiloh Ridge Apartments starting at $999 with a $1.21 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.
Ammons at Asheville Highway2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.33
Sunset Rill Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
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 56 Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $935 to $1,550. 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 $1,922.

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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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