Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (59 Rentals)

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property at 1507 Highland Ave

$1,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1507 Highland Ave, Unit #B402

1507 Highland Ave
KnoxvilleTN37916

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property at 3210 E Magnolia Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

3210 E Magnolia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914
property at 3212 E Magnolia Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

3212 E Magnolia Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

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property at 2716 Carson Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2716 Carson Ave

KnoxvilleTN37917
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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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612 South Studios
Studio Apartments

612 South Studios

612 Gertrude AveKnoxville, TN 37920
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White Avenue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

White Avenue Apartments

1303 White AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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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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property at 1700 Clinch Ave

$949 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916
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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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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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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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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
1901 E. 5th Ave - NEW Flint Rock - FL1901 E. 5th Ave - NEW Flint Rock - FL - 022BR,1BA$995
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$999
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$999
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,000
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,025
2436 Belvedere AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN

As of July 29, 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 $1,250 with a $1.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.04
The HenleyUrban2BR,2BA$1.55
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.25
1501 Clinch Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.62
Flagship Kern's ApartmentsAcademic Year 2026 - 2027 - B12BR,2BA$1.28
The Shiloh Ridge Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.21
Southside Flats1A Type B 60%1BR,1BA$1.64
1901 E. 5th Ave - NEW Flint Rock - FL1901 E. 5th Ave - NEW Flint Rock - FL - 022BR,1BA$1.53
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom remodel1BR,1BA$1.55

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Morningside, Knoxville, TN

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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 $995 at 1901 E. 5th Ave - NEW Flint Rock - FL.

What is the most affordable Morningside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Morningside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Shiloh Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,050.

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