Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Knoxville, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Knoxville

$952/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Knoxville is $952 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $997 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Knoxville

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Knoxville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Knoxville, IA

Average rent prices in Knoxville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Knoxville, IA

Rent prices in Knoxville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Knoxville is $925, whereas a house costs $1,522. 1-bedroom apartments in Knoxville run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

1 bedroom

$925

8%

111%

2 bedroom

$925

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,650

4%

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

111%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Knoxville, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Knoxville, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Knoxville and Anamosa by all bedroom counts and property types.

Knoxville

Median rent price$952
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Knoxville, IA is 21% lower than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.

Discover rentals in Knoxville, IA

302 S Fourth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

302 S Fourth St

302 S 4th St, Knoxville, IA 50138

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

410 N Grant St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Knoxville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,325

$1,195

Price drop

House for rent

1870 W Pleasant St #36 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Knoxville

Red Rocks Station - Unit 36

1870 W Pleasant St #36, Knoxville, IA 50138

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

1870 W Pleasant St #26 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Knoxville

Red Rocks Station - Unit 26

1870 W Pleasant St #26, Knoxville, IA 50138

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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Frequently asked questions for Knoxville, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Knoxville rental market.

How much is rent in Knoxville?

The average rent in Knoxville is $952 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Knoxville?

Average rent prices in Knoxville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Knoxville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Knoxville is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $997 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Knoxville?

To comfortably afford rent in Knoxville, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Knoxville?

Knoxville's rental market is relatively small with about 13 listings available per month, so renters need to be flexible and act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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