Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Knoxville, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Knoxville
$945/mo
36%vs previous year
The average rent in Knoxville is $945 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $980 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knoxville
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Knoxville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Knoxville, IA
Average rent prices in Knoxville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 $787, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Knoxville run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $645 | 5% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 3% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $925 |  3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,662 | 5% | 66% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Knoxville, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $787 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$645
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,662
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
66%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Knoxville, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
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
51%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Knoxville, IA is 14% lower than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.
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3%Discover rentals in Knoxville, IA
3d ago
102 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA 50138
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1207 1207 Gebhardt St. and 1309 W. Larson St., Knoxville, IA 50138
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Knoxville
1870 W Pleasant St #36, Knoxville, IA 50138
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Knoxville
1870 W Pleasant St #26, Knoxville, IA 50138
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
$1,950
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Knoxville
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
48m ago
509 W Bell Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1207 1207 Gebhardt St. and 1309 W. Larson St., Knoxville, IA 50138
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
471 W Bell Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$955–$1,380
House for rent
1d ago
1105 N Depot St, Knoxville, IA 50138
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
102 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA 50138
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 29
48m ago
509 W Bell Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1207 1207 Gebhardt St. and 1309 W. Larson St., Knoxville, IA 50138
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
509 W Bell Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1207 1207 Gebhardt St. and 1309 W. Larson St., Knoxville, IA 50138
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
471 W Bell Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138
3 beds
2 baths
$1,335
House for rent
3d ago
102 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA 50138
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
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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 $945 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knoxville?
Average rent prices in Knoxville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 $980 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.
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).