
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (40 Rentals)
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Morningside Gardens Apartments

Evergreen Terrace

Maplehurst

Red Bud Apartments

Highland Terrace Communities

The Dandridge
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City South Apartments

2436 Belvedere Ave

510 14th St

Southmont Apartments

First Creek at Austin

Knox High Apartments
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2400 Woodbine Ave, Unit 2400 Woodbine Ave Unit 2

2400 Woodbine Ave

The Adelade
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Rivers Edge Apartments

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519 E Churchwell Ave, Unit 1
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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 |
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Morningside Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $800 | $1,920 |
Morningside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $945 | $4,100 |
Morningside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,050 | $5,199 |
Morningside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,299 | $4,115 |
Morningside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $1,029 | $1,580 |
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There are currently 40 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 3 Beds unit found at The Landings priced from $799. Morningside Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landings | The Tennessee- Limited Availability | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
City South Apartments | Studio - 612 | Studio,1BA | $1,051 |
Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
2436 Belvedere Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Graham Apartments | 1X1 201-204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Maplehurst | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN
As of September 09, 2025 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 The French Broad Model at Rivers Edge Apartments starting at $2,302 with a $1.71 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Emporium Lofts | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | The French Broad | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
The Dandridge | Three Bed One Bath - UPG | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Red Bud Apartments | 2Bd/1.5Ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
2436 Belvedere Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
2400 Woodbine Ave, Unit 2400 Woodbine Ave Unit 2 | 2400 Woodbine Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Knox High Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
Southside Flats | 1A Type B 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Evergreen Terrace | One Bedroom remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMorningside, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #12
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Morningside Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,144.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morningside?
The cheapest apartment in Morningside is Morningside Gardens Apartments which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Morningside costs $10,720.
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 113 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 $1,198 which is $9,522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.
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