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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
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
MaplehurstStudiosStudio,1BA$1,204
Gardens at Knoxwood2x12BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Knoxville area is the $0.50 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 $850. The second greatest value East Knoxville apartment is the The Mod Model at The Henley starting at $1,876 with a $1.71 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.
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.50
The HenleyThe Mod2BR,2BA$1.71
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
Golf View Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Gardens at Knoxwood2x12BR,1BA$1.85
Stockyard LoftsA11BR,1BA$2.72
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Church and HenleySatinStudio ,1BA$3.87
MaplehurstStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Knoxville

What type of rentals are currently available in East Knoxville?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in East Knoxville, TN with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,560. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Knoxville ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

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 $1,000 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,896.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Knoxville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Knoxville range from $1,300 to $2,929, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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.

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