Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Knoxville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Knoxville, TN rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,704/month. Month over month, rents cooled 2.8%, continuing a recent pullback from last year's $235 monthly decline compared to 2025.
Compared to national trends
Knoxville is 10.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 738 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters seeking value in the Southeast.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $925/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,566/month. Larger units rise to $2,049 for 3-bedrooms and $2,189 for 4+ bedrooms. The 2-bedroom median of $1,566 represents the mid-range segment where most renters focus.
Median rent
Median rent in Knoxville
$1,704/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Knoxville is $1,704 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $196 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knoxville
738
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,424, whereas a house costs $2,049. 1-bedroom apartments in Knoxville run $1,198 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | 1% |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,566 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,049 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,189 | 5% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belle Morris | $1,674 | |
Downtown Knoxville | $1,695 | |
Fort Sanders | $1,520 | |
Mechanicsville | $1,650 | |
Morningside | $1,750 | |
Oakwood | $1,752 | |
Old North Knoxville | $1,750 | |
Park City | $1,425 | |
Parkridge | $1,797 | |
South Knoxville | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,424 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,685 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,049 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,059 | 23% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,566
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,189
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
32%
Fort Sanders
Average rent
$1,520
South Knoxville
Average rent
$1,500
Park City
Average rent
$1,425
Downtown Knoxville
Average rent
$1,695
Parkridge
Average rent
$1,797
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,752
Belle Morris
Average rent
$1,674
Old North Knoxville
Average rent
$1,750
Morningside
Average rent
$1,750
Mechanicsville
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,424
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,059
Last 30 days
23%
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
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Knoxville, TN is 7% higher than the median rent in Alcoa, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,595
6%$1,850
12%$1,489
14%$1,995
7%$1,833
5%$2,250
9%$1,350
2%$1,812
2%$1,695
$1,900
2%$1,574
37%$1,700
1%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
1d ago
1923 & 1925 McCalla Ave- Keeneland FLPM, Knoxville, TN 37915
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3930 Cherokee Woods Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
4 beds
4 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3704 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
House for rent in Knoxville
8513 Sunscape Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922
3 beds
3 baths
$4,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
204 S Chilhowee Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knoxville
8818 Dancing Bear Ln #NA, Knoxville, TN 37923
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Sep 12
1d ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
19h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$4,110
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,614–$7,694
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1261 Walden Legacy Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,463–$5,714
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,303–$3,521
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
112 S 17th St, Knoxville, TN 37916
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,100
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
9635 Westland Cove Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$3,578
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1319 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$785–$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7523 Millertown Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
21h ago
Verified
9706 Smoky Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$3,211
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1261 Walden Legacy Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,473–$5,714
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8608 Eagle Pointe Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,303–$3,171
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 $1,704 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knoxville?
Average rent prices in Knoxville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $196 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Knoxville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville are Park City ($1,425/mo), South Knoxville ($1,500/mo), and Fort Sanders ($1,520/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).