Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Home Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Riverview Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Park

3219 River Maple WayKnoxville, TN 37914
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Young High Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Young High Flats

121 E Young High PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
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Island Home, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Island Home Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Island Home area of Knoxville, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at The Landings priced from $799. Morningside Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Island Home apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LandingsThe Tennessee- Limited Availability3BR,2BA$799
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$950
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$985
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1,054

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island Home, TN

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Island Home area is the $1.68 price per square foot 710 Phillips Ave Model at 710 Phillips Ave, Unit 710-2 in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Island Home apartment is the 2Bd/1.5Ba Model at Red Bud Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Island Home apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
710 Phillips Ave, Unit 710-2710 Phillips Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.50
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
Young High Flats2-A Type A-60%2BR,2BA$1.32
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The HenleyMetro1BR,1BA$1.69
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.59
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.58
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$1.70
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Island Home, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #24

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Knoxville, Tennessee. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Island Home Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Island Home?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Island Home is under $1,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island Home?

The cheapest apartment in Island Home is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Island Home costs $1,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Island Home?

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 95 regular apartments in Island Home 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 Island Home?

Cheap apartments in Island Home have an average cost of $1,005 which is $732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island Home.

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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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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