Cheap Homes for Rent in Morningside Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $800 (14 Rentals)

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3043 E 5th Ave

KnoxvilleTN37914

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1700 Clinch Ave

KnoxvilleTN37916

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
1716 Clinch AveOne bed1BR,1BA$1,000
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN

As of May 16, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2122 Brooks Ave, Unit Room 1 Master Bedroom2122 Brooks Ave1BR,2.5BA$0.56
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
Rivers Edge ApartmentsThe Tennessee2BR,2BA$1.88
1716 Clinch AveOne bed1BR,1BA$1.00
1513 Forest AveOne bed1BR,1BA$1.00
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
The HenleyMetro1BR,1BA$1.85
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside

What type of rentals are currently available in Morningside?

There are currently 247 Apartments for Rent in Morningside, TN with pricing that ranges from $780 to $6,636. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morningside ranging from $800 to $8,940.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Morningside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Morningside ranges from $800 to $8,940 with an average monthly rent of $2,784.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Morningside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Morningside range from $999 to $4,515, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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