Jefferson City

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Jefferson City, TN Area Guide

Savor small-town charm and natural beauty near Knoxville

Rural Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Active Charming Growing Affordable Convenient

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Jefferson City is a quiet suburb teeming with natural beauty and small-town charm. Outdoor recreation abounds near Jefferson City, with convenient access to Panther Creek State Park, Cherokee Lake, Douglas Lake, and the Holston River as well as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Jefferson City is the retail center of Jefferson County, boasting an array of shopping and dining opportunities throughout town. The exceptional amenities and entertainment of Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are just a short drive away from Jefferson City as well. Getting around from Jefferson City is simple with convenience to U.S. 11E, I-40, I-81, and U.S. 25W.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Jefferson City, TN is $1,003 for a studio, $1,056 for one bedroom, $1,219 for two bedrooms, and $1,396 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson City has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,056/month
687 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jefferson City, TN is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Mount Horeb Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Jefferson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

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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.