
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Home Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Island Home area of Knoxville.


Morningside Gardens Apartments

The Shiloh Ridge Apartments

Red Bud Apartments

2337 E 5th Ave
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City South Apartments

2436 Belvedere Ave

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First Creek at Austin
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Home Studio Apartments | $1,430 | $800 | $1,748 |
| Island Home 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $945 | $3,249 |
| Island Home 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $950 | $5,049 |
| Island Home 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $799 | $2,795 |
| Island Home 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $999 | $1,448 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Island Home Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landings | The Tennessee- Limited Availability | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
| Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Southside Flats | 1A 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 Phillips Ave, Unit 710-2 | 710 Phillips Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Red Bud Apartments | 2Bd/1.5Ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Young High Flats | 2-A Type A-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Henley | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,265.
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.

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.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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