Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Home Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (35 Rentals)

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Cherokee Ridge Apartments
$950 - $1,230
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$910 - $1,190
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$40

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$950 - $1,230
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Cherokee Ridge Apartments

301 Woodlawn PikeKnoxville, TN 37920
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Evergreen Terrace
$985 - $1,010
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$965 - $990
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$20

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$985 - $1,010
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Evergreen Terrace

1119 Baker AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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Southmont Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,375
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$1,179 - $1,355
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$1,199 - $1,375
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Southmont Apartments

1415 E Moody AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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The Adelade
$1,275 - $1,709
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$1,142 - $1,576
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$133

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$1,275 - $1,709
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The Adelade

2701 Sevier AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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$1,400

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326 Howell Ave

KnoxvilleTN37920
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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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Red Bud
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Bud

430 & 500 E Redbud RdKnoxville, TN 37920

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612 South Studios
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612 South Studios

612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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The Daniel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Daniel

118 W Jackson AveKnoxville, TN 37902
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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 1 Bed unit found at Red Bud Apartments priced from $900. Oak Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Island Home apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Bud Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$900
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$950
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$950
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 495361BR,1BA$975
The DanielThe Daniel - 219Studio,1BA$980
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1,045
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,070
2436 Belvedere AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island Home, TN

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Island Home area is the $0.81 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Island Home apartment is the 710 Phillips Ave Model at 710 Phillips Ave, Unit 710-2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the North 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.
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
710 Phillips Ave, Unit 710-2710 Phillips Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath - UPG3BR,1BA$1.60
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Young High Flats2-A Type B-60%2BR,2BA$1.31
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.17
Rivers Edge ApartmentsThe Holston1BR,1BA$1.67
Red Bud1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 493981BR,1BA$1.30
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.56
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$1.46

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Island Home, Knoxville, TN

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

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Island Home?

The cheapest apartment in Island Home is Red Bud Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Island Home costs $1,910.

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 114 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 $1,108 which is $802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island Home.

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