Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Knoxville, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Knoxville

$885/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Knoxville is $885 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,015 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Knoxville

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Knoxville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 $725, whereas a house costs $1,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Knoxville run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $725.

Listings

Studio

$645

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$862

9%

31%

2 bedroom

$725

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,380

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$645

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$862

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

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$885
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Knoxville, IA is 7% lower than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.

Discover rentals in Knoxville, IA

Robinson Heights - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Robinson Heights

102 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA 50138

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$400–$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Raceway Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Raceway Park Apartments

1105 N Depot St, Knoxville, IA 50138

2 beds

1 bath

$675–$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
110 W Marion St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

110 W Marion St

110 W Marion St, Knoxville, IA 50138

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1207 Gebhardt St #G4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Knoxville

Raceway Apartments - G4

1207 Gebhardt St #G4, Knoxville, IA 50138

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $885 per month as of October 10, 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 31% since last year.

How does Knoxville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Knoxville is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,015 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 $35,000/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).

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