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Kingston, TN

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Small-town living on the cusp of Knoxville

Riverside Scenic Suburban Rural Affordable Historic

Situated alongside the winding Clinch River, Kingston is a peaceful town brimming with historic charm. Kingston’s many quaint brick buildings and homes contribute to its small-town feel, in addition to its close-knit community.

Kingston is a natural playground, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation at Kingston City Park and Fort Southwest Point as well as nearby Roane County Park and Watts Bar Lake. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also just a short drive away from Kingston. Quick access to U.S. 70 and I-40 connects Kingston residents to nearby Knoxville and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kingston, TN is $998 for one bedroom, and $904 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kingston has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$998/month
750 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kingston, TN is 17.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kingston is 17.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $998. You can expect to pay 11.7% less for groceries, 14.1% less for utilities, and 28.7% less for transportation.

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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

17

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Midway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

424 Students

8
out of 10

Kingston Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

808 Students

7
out of 10

Cherokee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

470 Students

7
out of 10

Roane County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

652 Students

7
out of 10

Midway High School

Public

Grades 9-12

225 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Secret City Scenic Excursion Train

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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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 2025.