Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Knoxville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Knoxville, TN rent rose 2.6% year over year to a current median of $1,750/month. This median is 8.8% below the city's peak rent of $1,919/month recorded in August 2024. Month over month, rent increased 2.9%.
Compared to national trends
Knoxville is 9.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 647 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms $1,225/month, 2-bedrooms $1,549/month, 3-bedrooms $2,049/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,239/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,049/month, while apartments are $1,400/month, reflecting the inventory split with 61.1% houses and 29.8% apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Parkridge rents climbed 71.5% year over year to $2,050/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.6% rise. Downtown Knoxville saw a 43.0% decline to $1,500/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Knoxville.
Median rent
Median rent in Knoxville
$1,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Knoxville is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $190 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knoxville
647
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Knoxville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Knoxville, TN
Average rent prices in Knoxville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,498.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $949 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,549 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,049 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,239 | 2% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaumont | $1,400 | |
Belle Morris | $1,797 | |
Downtown Knoxville | $1,500 | |
Fort Sanders | $1,247 | |
Mechanicsville | $1,649 | |
Oakwood | $1,750 | |
Old North Knoxville | $1,850 | |
Park City | $1,550 | |
Parkridge | $2,050 | |
South Knoxville | $1,461 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,049 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,059 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,239
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
South Knoxville
Average rent
$1,461
Fort Sanders
Average rent
$1,247
Downtown Knoxville
Average rent
$1,500
Park City
Average rent
$1,550
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,750
Parkridge
Average rent
$2,050
Mechanicsville
Average rent
$1,649
Old North Knoxville
Average rent
$1,850
Belle Morris
Average rent
$1,797
Beaumont
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,059
Last 30 days
7%
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
10%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Knoxville, TN is 2% higher than the median rent in Alcoa, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,716
$1,700
9%$1,860
16%$2,240
11%$1,874
2%$2,450
8%$1,750
20%$1,800
1%$1,595
1%$1,995
4%$1,525
13%$1,944
12%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
Park City apartment for rent in Knoxville
1 bed
1 bath
$277
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
Studio
1 bath
$325
House for rent
Available Apr 30
1d ago
Verified
112 S 17th St, Knoxville, TN 37916
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3700 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
5d+ ago
Old North Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
1017 Thompson Pl, Knoxville, TN 37917
5 beds
3 baths
$5,950
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
8513 Sunscape Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
1809 Abbey Wood Ln #1, Knoxville, TN 37922
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
17h ago
Verified
1261 Walden Legacy Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$5,852
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$3,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,393–$3,544
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
19h ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$3,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,393–$3,544
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
9635 Westland Cove Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,661–$3,731
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
19h ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,677–$3,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1261 Walden Legacy Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$5,852
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
2 beds
2 baths
$2,447–$6,473
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 $1,750 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knoxville?
Average rent prices in Knoxville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Knoxville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Knoxville is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $190 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Knoxville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville are Fort Sanders ($1,247/mo), Beaumont ($1,400/mo), and South Knoxville ($1,461/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Knoxville?
To comfortably afford rent in Knoxville, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Knoxville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Knoxville average around $1,280/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,530/month. Both bedroom types are running softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 6.0% and two-bedrooms down 4.9% year over year.
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).