
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $619 (71 Rentals)
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2827 E 5th Ave

16th Place Apartments

Red Bud Apartments

Evergreen Terrace

Morningside Gardens Apartments

Cherokee Ridge Apartments

Highland Terrace Communities

2827 E 5th Ave

2827 E 5th Ave
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2827 E 5th Ave

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411 Dallas St

724 Ben Hur Ave

2436 Belvedere Ave

The Henley

Highland Terrace Apartments

1923 & 1925 McCalla Ave- Keeneland FLPM

1309 Forest Ave

316 James Agee St
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109 N Cruze St

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Morningside, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Morningside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Studio Apartments | $1,462 | $900 | $2,099 |
| Morningside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $880 | $4,100 |
| Morningside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $999 | $5,099 |
| Morningside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $799 | $4,636 |
| Morningside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $699 | $3,516 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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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. Evergreen Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Cherokee Ridge Apartments | The Appalachia | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Villas Knoxville | Student Housing | RS-C1.2 | 3BR,3BA | $1,059 |
| Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $0.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the 2Bd/1.5Ba Model at Red Bud Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morningside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Red Bud Apartments | 2Bd/1.5Ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
| 201 E Oklahoma Ave | 201 E Oklahoma Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Henley | The Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Flagship Kern's Apartments | Academic Year 2026 - 2027 - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Shiloh Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Knox Row | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Cherokee Ridge Apartments | The Appalachia | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morningside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Morningside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morningside is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morningside?
The cheapest apartment in Morningside is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Morningside costs $1,687.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morningside?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 201 regular apartments in Morningside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Morningside?
Cheap apartments in Morningside have an average cost of $1,271 which is $416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.
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