
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $945 (6 Rentals)


2323 E Magnolia Ave, Unit 3

Spring Meadow Apartments

3137 Ashland Ave
Knoxville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Knoxville and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Wendy Melton
East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Knoxville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Knoxville Studio Apartments | $1,838 | $850 | $2,835 |
East Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $945 | $3,138 |
East Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $1,000 | $6,110 |
East Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $985 | $2,929 |
East Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Getting Around the East Knoxville Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Knoxville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Knoxville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Knoxville is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Knoxville?
The cheapest apartment in East Knoxville is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in East Knoxville costs $2,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Knoxville?
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 10 regular apartments in East Knoxville 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 East Knoxville?
Cheap apartments in East Knoxville have an average cost of $203 which is $2,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Knoxville.
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