Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in South Knoxville
$1,469/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in South Knoxville is $1,469 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $431 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Knoxville
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Knoxville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Average rent prices in South Knoxville have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Rent prices in South Knoxville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Knoxville is $1,545, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in South Knoxville run $1,573 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,545.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | 14% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,843 |  5% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,625 | 6% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,672 | 27% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $879 | 64% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Knoxville | $2,052 | |
Fort Sanders | $1,430 | |
Morningside | $1,697 | |
Park City | $1,425 | |
University Of Tennessee | $1,600 | |
Vestal | $1,570 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,545 | 3% | 14% | |
Condos | $1,425 | No Change | 32% | |
Houses | $1,650 | 11% | 10% | |
Rooms | $1,059 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,843
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$879
Last 30 days
64%
Last year
32%
Downtown Knoxville
Average rent
$2,052
Fort Sanders
Average rent
$1,430
Morningside
Average rent
$1,697
Park City
Average rent
$1,425
University Of Tennessee
Average rent
$1,600
Vestal
Average rent
$1,570
Apartments
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Last year
32%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,059
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Knoxville and Downtown Knoxville by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Knoxville
23%lower than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is 28% lower than the median rent in Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
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Discover rentals in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
4d ago
904 Knotty Oak Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,000–$1,175
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
3d ago
2436 Belvedere Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,370
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
4d ago
2428 Belvedere Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,370
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
South Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
541 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
3 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Price dropped $1,375Fees 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 21
1d ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,213–$2,619
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
612 Gertrude Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$800–$2,674
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
1d ago
Verified
230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171
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
2701 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,407–$1,902
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
1d ago
Verified
230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171
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
1d ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,213–$2,619
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
200 Highwood Ct, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,522
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
1d ago
South Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
1215 E Red Bud Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
3 beds
1 bath
$1,449
Price dropped $126Fees 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 Nov 13
1d ago
Verified
230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171
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
1d ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,213–$2,619
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
200 Highwood Ct, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,522
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
2114 Sherrod Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
Studio
1 bath
$925
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
1d ago
Verified
230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,171
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
1d ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,213–$2,619
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
200 Highwood Ct, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,522
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
1d ago
South Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
1215 E Red Bud Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
3 beds
1 bath
$1,449
Price dropped $126Fees 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 Nov 13
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Frequently asked questions for South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the South Knoxville rental market.
How much is rent in South Knoxville?
The average rent in South Knoxville is $1,469 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Knoxville?
Average rent prices in South Knoxville have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does South Knoxville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Knoxville is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $431 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Knoxville?
To comfortably afford rent in South Knoxville, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/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).