
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (31 Rentals)
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16th Place Apartments

612 South Studios

City South Apartments

Highland Terrace Communities

Morningside Gardens Apartments

Summit Towers

The Dandridge

First Creek at Austin

Knox High Apartments

The Adelade

2420 Linden Ave

Highland Avenue Apartments
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 | $1,894 | $800 | $3,000 |
Morningside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $750 | $4,292 |
Morningside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,080 | $7,211 |
Morningside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $999 | $6,037 |
Morningside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $1,100 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Morningside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morningside area of Knoxville, TN is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Communities priced from $925. 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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Highland Terrace Communities | Highland Terrace Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Maplehurst | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
The Dandridge | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Standard at Knoxville | Peerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $1,100 |
The Henley | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1,281 |
The Adelade | Ziggy | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,369 |
2607 E 5th Ave | 2607 E 5th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1,399 |
Highland Avenue Apartments | Top Floors | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2607 E 5th Ave Model at 2607 E 5th Ave in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the The Mod Model at The Henley starting at $1,900 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the East 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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2607 E 5th Ave | 2607 E 5th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
The Henley | The Mod | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1 | 401 E Scott Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
First Creek at Austin | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Gardens at Knoxwood | 3X1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Davy | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Dandridge | Two Bed OneBath - UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
319 E Scott Ave, Unit 319-1 | 319 E Scott Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Highland Avenue Apartments | 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Morningside Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMorningside, Knoxville, TN
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,400.
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 $2,092.
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 2,878 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 $1,193 which is $899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.
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