
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (13 Rentals)
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5101 Asheville Hwy

Morningside Gardens Apartments
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2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom

5101 Asheville Hwy

North Hills Apartments
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3210 E Magnolia Ave

Golf View Apartments

The Dandridge
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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 |
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East Knoxville Studio Apartments | $1,886 | $850 | $3,060 |
East Knoxville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $945 | $3,903 |
East Knoxville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,000 | $6,647 |
East Knoxville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $1,300 | $2,929 |
East Knoxville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Golf View Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
North Hills Apartments | The Peak | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Maplehurst | Studios | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom | 2122 Brooks Ave | 1BR,2.5BA | $0.56 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Henley | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Golf View Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
North Hills Apartments | The Peak | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
BROADWAY TOWERS | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Maplehurst | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #41
Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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?
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- 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 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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