Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in South Knoxville
$1,475/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in South Knoxville is $1,475 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Knoxville
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,489, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in South Knoxville run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $949 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $879 | 12% | 70% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Knoxville | $1,853 | |
Fort Sanders | $1,200 | |
Morningside | $1,800 | |
Park City | $1,650 | |
University Of Tennessee | $1,199 | |
Vestal | $1,617 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,489 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,765 | 31% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,797 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,094 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$879
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
70%
Downtown Knoxville
Average rent
$1,853
Fort Sanders
Average rent
$1,200
Morningside
Average rent
$1,800
Park City
Average rent
$1,650
University Of Tennessee
Average rent
$1,199
Vestal
Average rent
$1,617
Apartments
Average rent
$1,489
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
31%
Houses
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,094
Last 30 days
9%
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
24%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is 20% lower than the median rent in Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
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Discover rentals in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
5d+ ago
South Knoxville townhouse for rent in Knoxville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,150
House for rent
22h ago
2436 Belvedere Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,370
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1642 Hillwood Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
3 beds
2 baths
$3,395
House for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,168–$2,574
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Knoxville house for rent in Knoxville
327 Taliwa Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
House for rent
Available Sep 1
21h ago
South Knoxville condo for rent in Knoxville
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,039
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,168–$2,574
Apartment for rent
6h ago
200 Highwood Ct, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,438–$2,488
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2114 Sherrod Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
Studio
1 bath
$925–$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,039
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,168–$2,574
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2114 Sherrod Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
Studio
1 bath
$925–$975
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2436 Belvedere Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,370
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
230 Flagship Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,039
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
151 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
1 bed
1 bath
$2,168–$2,574
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2114 Sherrod Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
Studio
1 bath
$925–$975
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2701 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,754
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,475 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Knoxville?
Average rent prices in South Knoxville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does South Knoxville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Knoxville is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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).