Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (49 Rentals)

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property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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$1,175
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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 Clinch Ave, Unit #207

1700 Clinch Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916
property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,175

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$1,175
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$1,175

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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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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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing
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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
Corporate Housing

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property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$1,000 - $1,190

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916
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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
Student Housing
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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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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
Student Housing

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$900
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$950
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,000
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,025
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1,045
2436 Belvedere AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN

As of June 14, 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 1422 Coker Ave Model at 1422 Coker Ave, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the West 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.
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
1422 Coker Ave, Unit Apt 21422 Coker Ave1BR,1BA$1.51
The HenleyThe Mod2BR,2BA$1.72
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
The Standard at KnoxvilleFulmer 1 - 2Br, 2Ba2BR,2BA$1.83
First Creek at Austin1 BR1BR,1BA$1.78
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.56
Cherokee Ridge ApartmentsThe Appalachia1BR,1BA$1.46
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$1.55
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73

Knoxville's College Scene: An Expert's Deep Dive into Local Universities and Top Student Neighborhoods for Renting

Searching for student housing in Knoxville? Discover affordable rentals in neighborhoods near top colleges in Knoxville, TN.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Morningside, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #15

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Knoxville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,199.

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 $2,309.

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 166 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 $1,353 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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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Welcome to Knoxville: A Local Experts Guide to Renting in the Heart of Tennessee

Written by: Wendy Melton

Knoxville, Tennessee, is a jewel in the heart of the South. Many travelers who pass through often return again and again because of the hospitality and friendliness of local residents.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.