Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $600 (36 Rentals)

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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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The Knox (old)
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Knox (old)

1511 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Riverview Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Park

3219 River Maple WayKnoxville, TN 37914
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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116 S Gay St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

116 S Gay St

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 $780. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
Southmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
MaplehurstStudiosStudio,1BA$1,075
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Gardens at Knoxwood2X12BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $1.75 price per square foot The French Broad Model at Rivers Edge Apartments in the in the North Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,351. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the The Mod Model at The Henley starting at $1,918 with a $1.74 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.
Rivers Edge ApartmentsThe French Broad3BR,2BA$1.75
The HenleyThe Mod2BR,2BA$1.74
Red Bud Apartments2Bd/1.5Ba2BR,1.5BA$1.50
The DandridgeThree Bed One Bath - UPG3BR,1BA$1.60
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
2436 Belvedere Ave, Unit 2436 Belvedere Unit 12436 Belvedere Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.80
16th Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Evergreen TerraceOne Bedroom Remodel1BR,1BA$1.70
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Morningside, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morningside?

The cheapest apartment in Morningside is 16th Place Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Morningside costs $2,599.

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 94 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 $1,305 which is $1,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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