Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Knoxville, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Knoxville

$925/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Knoxville is $925 per month as of May 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Knoxville

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 16% 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

$955

2%

37%

2 bedroom

$925

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,445

No Change

30%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$955

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

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$925
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$735
decreased by62%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Knoxville, IA is 26% higher than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.

Discover rentals in Knoxville, IA

Terrace View by Kading - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Terrace View by Kading

509 W Bell Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$925–$1,295

Apartment 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

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

1870 W Pleasant St #24 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Knoxville

Red Rocks Station - Unit 24

1870 W Pleasant St #24, Knoxville, IA 50138

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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

$1,150

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 $925 per month as of May 23, 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 16% 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 $1,025 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 $37,000/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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