Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Knoxville
$2,166/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Knoxville is $2,166 per month as of November 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $266 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Knoxville
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Knoxville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Average rent prices in Downtown Knoxville have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Rent prices in Downtown Knoxville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Knoxville is $2,189, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Knoxville run $2,189 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  2% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,909 | 3% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,885 | 1% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $879 | 3% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fort Sanders | $1,500 | |
Old North Knoxville | $1,850 | |
Park City | $1,412 | |
Parkridge | $1,695 | |
South Knoxville | $1,512 | |
University Of Tennessee | $1,868 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,189 | 4% | 10% | |
Condos | $3,075 | No Change | 94% | |
Houses | $1,695 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,059 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,909
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$879
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
Fort Sanders
Average rent
$1,500
Old North Knoxville
Average rent
$1,850
Park City
Average rent
$1,412
Parkridge
Average rent
$1,695
South Knoxville
Average rent
$1,512
University Of Tennessee
Average rent
$1,868
Apartments
Average rent
$2,189
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$3,075
Last year
94%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Rooms
Average rent
$1,059
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Knoxville, 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 Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Knoxville and Fort Sanders by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Knoxville
14%higher than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is 44% higher than the median rent in Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TN.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
5d+ ago
Downtown Knoxville condo for rent in Knoxville
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Knoxville condo for rent in Knoxville
613 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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.Condo for rent
12h ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$6,315
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
12h ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$6,315
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Knoxville condo for rent in Knoxville
515 Cafego Pl #519, Knoxville, TN 37902
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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.Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
12h ago
Verified
300 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$6,315
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
3d ago
301 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
2 beds
2 baths
$3,150
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
Downtown Knoxville condo for rent in Knoxville
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Knoxville condo for rent in Knoxville
613 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Knoxville condo for rent in Knoxville
515 Cafego Pl #519, Knoxville, TN 37902
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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.Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Knoxville rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Knoxville?
The average rent in Downtown Knoxville is $2,166 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Knoxville?
Average rent prices in Downtown Knoxville have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Downtown Knoxville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Knoxville is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $266 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Knoxville?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Knoxville, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).