Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Home Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $800 (20 Rentals)
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Island Home, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Island Home?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Island Home Studio Apartments | $1,782 | $800 | $3,766 |
Island Home 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $800 | $5,489 |
Island Home 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,100 | $6,522 |
Island Home 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $999 | $3,895 |
Island Home 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $1,199 | $1,299 |
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Cheapest Available Island Home Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Island Home area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Evergreen Terrace priced from $800. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Villas Knoxville | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,304 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island Home, TN
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Island Home area is the $1.79 price per square foot The French Broad Model at Rivers Edge Apartments in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,411. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rivers Edge Apartments | The French Broad | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Red Bud Apartments | 2Bd/1.5Ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Riverview Park | 2 X 2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
The Henley | The Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1703 E 5th Ave, Unit 2 | 1703 E 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
2436 Belvedere Ave, Unit 2436 Belvedere Unit 1 | 2436 Belvedere Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island Home?
The cheapest apartment in Island Home is Evergreen Terrace which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Island Home costs $2,749.
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 50 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 $1,002 which is $1,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island Home.
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