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Rental Market Trends in Knoxville, TN

What is the average rent in Knoxville, TN?

$1,355/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

Knoxville, TN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,355 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Knoxville more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Knoxville average $1,099 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Knoxville average $1,355 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Knoxville average $1,555 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Knoxville average $2,020 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,099/month
423 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,355/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,555/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,020/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,056/month
447 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,672/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,233/month
1,532 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,609/month
2,130 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,184/month
498 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,665/month
934 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,385/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,875/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,070/month
1,383 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Knoxville, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Knoxville, TN
Last Updated June 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
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Knoxville
$1,237/month
663 Sq Ft
Fort Sanders
$1,391/month
560 Sq Ft
Marble City
$1,449/month
624 Sq Ft
West Knoxville
$1,457/month
743 Sq Ft
North Knoxville
$1,525/month
701 Sq Ft
Old North Knoxville
$1,533/month
548 Sq Ft
Belle Morris
$1,569/month
652 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,653/month
695 Sq Ft
Old Sevier
$1,786/month
715 Sq Ft
East Knoxville
$1,910/month
692 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$2,085/month
717 Sq Ft
The Strip
$2,059/month
670 Sq Ft
Old City
$1,964/month
707 Sq Ft
Downtown Knoxville
$1,937/month
695 Sq Ft
South Knoxville
$1,920/month
741 Sq Ft
East Knoxville
$1,910/month
692 Sq Ft
Old Sevier
$1,786/month
715 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,653/month
695 Sq Ft
Belle Morris
$1,569/month
652 Sq Ft
Old North Knoxville
$1,533/month
548 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
$1,525/month
701 Sq Ft
West Knoxville
$1,457/month
743 Sq Ft
Downtown Knoxville
$1,937/month
695 Sq Ft
East Knoxville
$1,910/month
692 Sq Ft
Uptown Knoxville
$1,237/month
663 Sq Ft
South Knoxville
$1,920/month
741 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$2,085/month
717 Sq Ft
The Strip
$2,059/month
670 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,653/month
695 Sq Ft
Old Sevier
$1,786/month
715 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 $1,355, you’ll want to make about $4,516 per month or $54,192 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 $1,099 - $2,020. 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

South Waterfront

Knoxville, TN

Studio
$963/month
$1,916/month
One Bedroom
$1,053/month
$1,989/month
Two Bedroom
$1,208/month
$2,725/month
Three Bedroom
$1,469/month
$4,075/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 June 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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