
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $700 (31 Rentals)
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Morningside Gardens Apartments

2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom

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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 | $2,012 | $800 | $3,384 |
Morningside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $780 | $4,315 |
Morningside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $1,080 | $6,655 |
Morningside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,906 | $999 | $4,515 |
Morningside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $1,100 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 31 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 Morningside Gardens Apartments priced from $935. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Peerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
Maplehurst | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,138 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
City South Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Knox High Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
The Adelade | Bodhi | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $0.56 price per square foot 2122 Brooks Ave Model at 2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the 401 E Scott Ave Model at 401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.59 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom | 2122 Brooks Ave | 1BR,2.5BA | $0.56 |
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 | 401 E Scott Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | The Tennessee | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Davy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Henley | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMorningside, Knoxville, TN
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Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 $1,396.
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 $2,899.
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 55 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 $1,244 which is $1,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.
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