Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Knoxville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Knoxville, TN rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $178 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown from the peak of $1,925/month in mid-2024.
Compared to national trends
Knoxville sits 12.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 633 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Knoxville run around $975/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,227/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,548/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,049/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,049/month compared to $1,400/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Knoxville, Old North Knoxville rents fell 51.2% year over year to $1,975/month across 17 rentals. Meanwhile, Edgewood saw a rise of 46.4% to $2,049/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide decline of 3.0%, showing localized volatility in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Knoxville
$1,700/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Knoxville is $1,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knoxville
633
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Knoxville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Knoxville, TN
Average rent prices in Knoxville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, TN
Rent prices in Knoxville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Knoxville is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,049. 1-bedroom apartments in Knoxville run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 | 1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,227 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,547 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,049 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belle Morris | $1,829 | |
Downtown Knoxville | $1,907 | |
Fort Sanders | $1,290 | |
Mechanicsville | $1,595 | |
Oakwood | $1,500 | |
Old North Knoxville | $1,975 | |
Park City | $1,500 | |
Parkridge | $1,990 | |
South Knoxville | $1,476 | |
Vestal | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,797 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,049 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,199 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,227
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
South Knoxville
Average rent
$1,476
Fort Sanders
Average rent
$1,290
Downtown Knoxville
Average rent
$1,907
Park City
Average rent
$1,500
Belle Morris
Average rent
$1,829
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,500
Mechanicsville
Average rent
$1,595
Vestal
Average rent
$1,100
Parkridge
Average rent
$1,990
Old North Knoxville
Average rent
$1,975
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Knoxville, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Knoxville and Alcoa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Knoxville
13%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Knoxville, TN is 6% higher than the median rent in Alcoa, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,603
3%$2,075
10%$1,860
15%$2,170
$1,750
2%$1,850
8%$1,549
2%$1,878
5%$1,490
1%$1,900
7%$1,580
12%$1,514
7%Cost of living in Knoxville, TN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 11% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 21% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 12% lower |
Discover rentals in Knoxville, TN
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
Studio
1 bath
$275
House for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
Park City apartment for rent in Knoxville
1 bed
1 bath
$277
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 20
5h ago
3720 Spruce Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
4 beds
4 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
16h ago
3708 Spruce Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
4 beds
4 baths
$720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Knoxville
9406 Horizon Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
3 beds
4 baths
$7,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,135
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Knoxville
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Knoxville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
2d ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3h ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$7,853
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$3,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,282–$4,494
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$3,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,282–$4,494
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
112 S 17th St, Knoxville, TN 37916
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9635 Westland Cove Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,980
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
6h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$3,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1261 Walden Legacy Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$6,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,282–$3,383
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Knoxville, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Knoxville rental market.
How much is rent in Knoxville?
The average rent in Knoxville is $1,700 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knoxville?
Average rent prices in Knoxville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Knoxville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Knoxville is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Knoxville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville are Vestal ($1,100/mo), Fort Sanders ($1,290/mo), and South Knoxville ($1,476/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Knoxville?
To comfortably afford rent in Knoxville, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the Tennessee city's diverse rental inventory.
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).