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

Morningside Gardens Apartments

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The Shiloh Ridge Apartments

Oak Crest Apartments

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Cherokee Ridge Apartments

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Evergreen Terrace

2436 Belvedere Ave
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City South Apartments

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Southmont Apartments

First Creek at Austin

1709 E 5th Ave

2242 Price Ave

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The Adelade

3915 Holston Hills Rd

The Dandridge
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Rivers Edge Apartments

326 Howell Ave

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Riverview Park

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Hidden Ridge Apartments

109 N Cruze St

Red Bud
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612 South Studios

The Daniel

3005 Sevier Ave

Southside Flats

717 Sanders Ln

Young High Flats

2303 Parkview Ave

3500 Sevier Ave
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1619 Washington Ave

2406 Wilson Ave

The Medical Arts Building
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Home Studio Apartments | $1,376 | $795 | $1,723 |
| Island Home 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $900 | $3,553 |
| Island Home 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $950 | $4,353 |
| Island Home 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $899 | $2,720 |
| Island Home 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $829 | $3,100 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Apartments | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Cherokee Ridge Apartments | The Appalachia | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Red Bud | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 49536 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Daniel | The Daniel - 219 | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| 2436 Belvedere Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Southmont Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| 710 Phillips Ave, Unit 710-2 | 710 Phillips Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Dandridge | Three Bed One Bath - UPG | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Red Bud Apartments | 2Bd/1.5Ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Young High Flats | 2-A Type B-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | The Holston | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Red Bud | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 49398 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Cherokee Ridge Apartments | The Appalachia | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleIsland Home, Knoxville, TN
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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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