Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (13 Rentals)

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East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Knoxville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Knoxville area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Morningside Gardens Apartments priced from $935. Golf View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable East Knoxville apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1,050
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
MaplehurstStudiosStudio,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $0.56 price per square foot 2122 Brooks Ave Model at 2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the 2 BR Model at First Creek at Austin starting at $1,470 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Holston Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Knoxville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.56
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
The HenleyMetro1BR,1BA$1.81
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
North Hills ApartmentsThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.50
Gardens at Knoxwood2x12BR,1BA$1.85
BROADWAY TOWERS1x11BR,1BA$2.64
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71
MaplehurstStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Knoxville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Knoxville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Knoxville is at Maplehurst listed at $1,105.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Knoxville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Knoxville Apartment is $935 at Morningside Gardens Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Knoxville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Knoxville is starting from $1,000 at Golf View Apartments.

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