Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Knoxville, TN

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Knoxville, TN is $1,695. This is -11%, or $205, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,695

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

626

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Knoxville, TN is $1,695. This is -11%, or $205, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
38%
43%
13%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Knoxville, TN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Knoxville, TN have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Knoxville, TN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Knoxville, TN is $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN costs about $1,155 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,450. Houses for rent in Knoxville, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,975.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,180

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,497

8%

17%

Studio

$975

1%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,180

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

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.

Compare rent prices in Knoxville, TN to other cities

Median rent prices in Knoxville, TN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alcoa, TN.

Knoxville

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

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.

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Cost of living in
Knoxville, TN

The overall cost of living in Knoxville, TN is 14% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

12% lower

Groceries

No difference

Health

15% lower

Housing

23% lower

Transportation

12% lower

Utilities

15% lower

Apartments for rent in Alcoa

Discover rentals in Knoxville, TN

6515 Clinton Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Knoxville

Studio

1 bath

$325

House for rent

Available Nov 8

10-203 Anderson - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

10-203 Anderson

3930 Cherokee Woods Way, Knoxville, TN 37920

4 beds

4 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

22-2201 Morriss - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

22-2201 Morriss

3720 Spruce Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37920

4 beds

4 baths

$700

Apartment for rent

21-2102 Dong - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

21-2102 Dong

3708 Spruce Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37920

4 beds

4 baths

$720

Apartment for rent

145 Hillview Avenue #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Knoxville

Hillview Apartments - 20

145 Hillview Avenue #20, Knoxville, TN 37914

2 beds

1 bath

$720

Apartment for rent

Available May 16

15-1531 Brogdon/Dingeldine - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

15-1531 Brogdon/Dingeldine

1106 Tree Top Way, Knoxville, TN 37920

3 beds

3 baths

$790

Apartment for rent

14-1428 Bouck - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

14-1428 Bouck

1121 Tree Top Way, Knoxville, TN 37920

3 beds

3 baths

$790

Apartment for rent

516 E Red Bud Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Knoxville

2 beds

1 bath

$895

$850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 19