Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Tennessee, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Powell

$1,600/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Powell is $1,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Powell

491

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Powell rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Tennessee, TN

Average rent prices in Powell have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in University of Tennessee, TN

Rent prices in Powell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Powell is $1,423, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Powell run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,494.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,200

-

13%

2 bedroom

$1,554

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,019

-

9%

4 bedroom

$1,755

-

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,554

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,019

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Tennessee, 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.

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1923 & 1925 McCalla Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.5

Good

1923 & 1925 McCalla Ave

1923 & 1925 McCalla Ave- Keeneland FLPM, Knoxville, TN 37915

1 bed

1 bath

$650

706 Chickamuaga Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

706 Chickamuaga Ave

706 Chickamauga Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

1 bed

1 bath

$675–$1,075

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42m ago

9.9

Excellent

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Highland Terrace Communities

1319 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$785–$2,000

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2d ago

House for rent in Rockford

$700 - Studio In Rockford

3742 Old Knoxville Hwy #NA, Rockford, TN 37853

Studio

1 bath

$700

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Frequently asked questions for University of Tennessee, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Powell rental market.

How much is rent in Powell?

The average rent in Powell is $1,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Powell?

Average rent prices in Powell have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Powell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Powell is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Powell?

To comfortably afford rent in Powell, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).

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