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Rental Market Trends in Knoxville, TN

What is the average rent in Knoxville, TN?

$1,336/month

Average Rent

720 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,336 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/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 $1,086 per month for a studio, $1,336 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,545 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,012 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,086/month
420 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,336/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,545/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,012/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,097/month
298 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,695/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,201/month
1,542 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,565/month
2,098 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,278/month
579 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,776/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,215/month
1,432 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,008/month
947 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,704/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,242/month
1,524 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Knoxville, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $14 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Knoxville, TN
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Knoxville, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Knoxville
$1,238/month
656 Sq Ft
West Knoxville
$1,474/month
755 Sq Ft
Marble City
$1,517/month
698 Sq Ft
North Knoxville
$1,527/month
699 Sq Ft
Fort Sanders
$1,539/month
605 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,659/month
693 Sq Ft
Old Sevier
$1,790/month
716 Sq Ft
South Knoxville
$1,844/month
724 Sq Ft
Downtown Knoxville
$1,914/month
698 Sq Ft
East Knoxville
$1,918/month
694 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville?

Based on current rent prices, The Strip, Old City and South Waterfront are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Strip
$2,136/month
684 Sq Ft
Old City
$2,040/month
735 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,972/month
697 Sq Ft
East Knoxville
$1,918/month
694 Sq Ft
Downtown Knoxville
$1,914/month
698 Sq Ft
South Knoxville
$1,844/month
724 Sq Ft
Old Sevier
$1,790/month
716 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,659/month
693 Sq Ft
Fort Sanders
$1,539/month
605 Sq Ft
North Knoxville
$1,527/month
699 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
$1,527/month
699 Sq Ft
West Knoxville
$1,474/month
755 Sq Ft
Downtown Knoxville
$1,914/month
698 Sq Ft
East Knoxville
$1,918/month
694 Sq Ft
Uptown Knoxville
$1,238/month
656 Sq Ft
South Knoxville
$1,844/month
724 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,972/month
697 Sq Ft
The Strip
$2,136/month
684 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,659/month
693 Sq Ft
Marble City
$1,517/month
698 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 $1,336, you’ll want to make about $4,453 per month or $53,436 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 14.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Knoxville is 23.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,086 - $2,012. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 12.5% less for utilities, and 12.8% less for transportation.

City

Knoxville, TN

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

Use the tool below to compare Knoxville, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Uptown Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

West Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Studio
$927/month
$1,013/month
One Bedroom
$1,024/month
$1,297/month
Two Bedroom
$1,202/month
$1,497/month
Three Bedroom
$1,472/month
$1,847/month
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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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