Cheap Homes for Rent in East Knoxville Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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3043 E 5th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

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
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2607 E 5th Ave Model at 2607 E 5th Ave in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the The Mod Model at The Henley starting at $1,830 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the East Knoxville 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.
2607 E 5th Ave2607 E 5th Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
The HenleyThe Mod2BR,2BA$1.66
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
Gardens at Knoxwood3X13BR,1BA$1.48
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Stockyard LoftsA01BR,1BA$2.82
Flagship KernsA11BR,1BA$3.51
Spring Meadow ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.99
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in East Knoxville?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,754. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Knoxville ranging from $1,295 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Knoxville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Knoxville ranges from $1,295 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,028.

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