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Rental Market Trends in Knoxville, TN

What is the average rent in Knoxville, TN?

$1,297/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,297 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Knoxville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Knoxville, you can expect to pay about $1,108 per month for a studio, $1,297 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,518 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,948 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,108/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,297/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,518/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,948/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,217/month
309 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,565/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,158/month
1,567 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,813/month
2,339 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,360/month
577 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,937/month
1,137 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,298/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,717/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,161/month
1,429 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Knoxville, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.2%, which averages out to $28 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville?

Based on current rent prices, Creekwood, Belmont West and Uptown Knoxville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Creekwood
$1,131/month
667 Sq Ft
Belmont West
$1,203/month
671 Sq Ft
Uptown Knoxville
$1,256/month
702 Sq Ft
Cedar Heights
$1,262/month
726 Sq Ft
Far View Hills
$1,275/month
796 Sq Ft
Middlebrook Heights
$1,323/month
756 Sq Ft
Dixie Meadows
$1,357/month
678 Sq Ft
Hollywood Hills
$1,378/month
726 Sq Ft
The Heights of Knoxville
$1,391/month
663 Sq Ft
Lenland
$1,391/month
663 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville?

Based on current rent prices, Market Street District, Sumit Hill and Maplehurst are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Market Street District
$2,196/month
715 Sq Ft
Sumit Hill
$2,181/month
813 Sq Ft
Maplehurst
$2,172/month
703 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,933/month
719 Sq Ft
Old City
$1,920/month
751 Sq Ft
Downtown Knoxville
$1,827/month
673 Sq Ft
Lovell Crossing
$1,816/month
875 Sq Ft
Lake Ridge
$1,815/month
854 Sq Ft
Northshore Landing
$1,815/month
854 Sq Ft
Admirals Landing
$1,815/month
854 Sq Ft

Which Knoxville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Knoxville with the most apartments available are North Knoxville, West Knoxville and Downtown Knoxville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Knoxville
$1,513/month
713 Sq Ft
West Knoxville
$1,454/month
714 Sq Ft
Downtown Knoxville
$1,827/month
673 Sq Ft
East Knoxville
$1,780/month
700 Sq Ft
South Knoxville
$1,812/month
723 Sq Ft
Uptown Knoxville
$1,256/month
702 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,933/month
719 Sq Ft
The Strip
$1,791/month
594 Sq Ft
Fort Sanders
$1,532/month
523 Sq Ft
Marble City
$1,513/month
629 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Knoxville, TN?

Because the average rent in Knoxville is $1,297, you’ll want to make about $4,323 per month or $51,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Knoxville, TN is 13.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Knoxville is 23.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,108 - $1,948. You can expect to pay 1.5% less for groceries, 13.4% less for utilities, and 13.1% less for transportation.

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Knoxville, TN

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How does Knoxville, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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2132 Adair Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37918

$1,090 - $2,460

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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