Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Knoxville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Knoxville, TN rent rose 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year despite a modest 0.6% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Knoxville sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 757 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Knoxville rent for about $1,127/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,549/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,049/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,275/month. Houses command a median of $2,049/month compared to apartments at $1,422/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up over half of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Old North Knoxville rents climbed 28.6% year over year to $1,800/month, contrasting with the citywide 4.6% rise. Meanwhile, Mechanicsville saw rents fall 13.4% to $1,775/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Knoxville.
Median rent
Median rent in Knoxville
$1,700/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Knoxville is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knoxville
757
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Knoxville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Knoxville, TN
Average rent prices in Knoxville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,421, whereas a house costs $2,049. 1-bedroom apartments in Knoxville run $1,224 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,452.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,127 | 12% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,549 |  2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,049 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,275 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belle Morris | $1,700 | |
Downtown Knoxville | $2,183 | |
Fort Sanders | $1,500 | |
Mechanicsville | $1,775 | |
Morningside | $1,673 | |
Oakwood | $1,750 | |
Park City | $1,412 | |
Parkridge | $1,600 | |
South Knoxville | $1,525 | |
Vestal | $1,725 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,421 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $1,850 | 3% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,049 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,059 | 25% | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,049
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
South Knoxville
Average rent
$1,525
Fort Sanders
Average rent
$1,500
Park City
Average rent
$1,412
Downtown Knoxville
Average rent
$2,183
Parkridge
Average rent
$1,600
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,750
Mechanicsville
Average rent
$1,775
Belle Morris
Average rent
$1,700
Vestal
Average rent
$1,725
Morningside
Average rent
$1,673
Apartments
Average rent
$1,421
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,049
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,059
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
16%
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
11%lower than the national median
16%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
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22%Cost of living in Knoxville, TN
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 11% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 18% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Knoxville, TN
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
Studio
3 baths
$425
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
1923 & 1925 McCalla Ave- Keeneland FLPM, Knoxville, TN 37915
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3930 Cherokee Woods Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
4 beds
4 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3720 Spruce Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
4 beds
4 baths
$720
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
1833 Rockford Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,700
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1833 Rockford Ln #1, Knoxville, TN 37922
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Old North Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
1400 Grainger Ave #1, Knoxville, TN 37917
5 beds
3 baths
$4,600
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.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
204 S Chilhowee Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
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.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3h ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,552–$6,985
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$4,034
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1261 Walden Legacy Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$6,789
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,552–$6,985
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$3,309
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
601 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,217–$5,503
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 11-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
614 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$858–$4,068
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5h ago
Verified
1980 Icon Way, Knoxville, TN 37932
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,867–$3,074
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10801 Austrian Pine Way, Knoxville, TN 37932
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,839–$2,705
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9635 Westland Cove Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,548–$3,452
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knoxville?
Average rent prices in Knoxville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Knoxville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Knoxville is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Knoxville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville are Park City ($1,412/mo), Fort Sanders ($1,500/mo), and South Knoxville ($1,525/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?
November and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Knoxville, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month with lower demand. August has the highest rents, with about a 5.5% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).