Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (68 Rentals)

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property at 1507 Highland Ave

$1,150

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402, Unit #B402

1507 Highland Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 1606 Laurel Ave

$1,295

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$1,295
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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1606 Laurel Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 911 Andes St

$1,495

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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911 Andes St

KnoxvilleTN37914
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Riverview Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Park

3219 River Maple WayKnoxville, TN 37914
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612 South Studios
Studio Apartments

612 South Studios

612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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The Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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Morningside, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Morningside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morningside area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $880. Morningside Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$950
Oak Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$950
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,025
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1,045
2436 Belvedere AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
City South ApartmentsStudio - 6121BR,1BA$1,161
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2-bedroom Model at Emporium Lofts in the in the West Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the North Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morningside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emporium Lofts2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath - UPG3BR,1BA$1.60
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments3 bed3BR,1BA$1.39
The HenleyMetro1BR,1BA$1.63
First Creek at Austin1 BR1BR,1BA$1.78
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.56
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$1.46
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Morningside, Knoxville, TN

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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morningside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Morningside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Morningside is at Maplehurst listed at $1,025.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Morningside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Morningside Apartment is $880 at 16th Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Morningside is starting from $975 at Oak Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Morningside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Morningside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Crest Apartments and starts from $950.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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An Expert Local Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Knoxville, TN

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville is considered to be a jewel of the south. It is the largest city in the eastern half of Tennessee and home to the main campus of the University of Tennessee.

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Knoxvilles College Scene: An Experts Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

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Knoxville Living: Mapping Your Next Apartment Near the Citys Biggest Businesses

Written by: Wendy Melton

With a population of over 190,000, Knoxville, Tennessee, is the third-largest city in the state. It sits adjacent to the Tennessee River.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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