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Rental Market Trends in Knoxville, TN
What is the average rent in Knoxville, TN?
$1,308/month
Average Rent
716 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,308 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,555/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 $1,116 per month for a studio, $1,308 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,516 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,933 or more.
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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 February 2025
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Rent Ranges in Knoxville, TN
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
19%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville?
Based on current rent prices, Belle Morris, Uptown Knoxville and Old North Knoxville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knoxville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville?
Based on current rent prices, Old City, East Knoxville and South Waterfront are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Knoxville, TN?
Because the average rent in Knoxville is $1,308, you’ll want to make about $4,360 per month or $52,320 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.
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.
Studio
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$756/month
One Bedroom
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$1,636/month
Two Bedroom
$651/month
$2,316/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,726/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.