What's the average rent in Knoxville, TN?

Rental Market Trends in Knoxville, TN

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,850 per month, which is 6% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,850

2.8%$50 increase month-over-month

-2.6%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,030

APARTMENTS

$1,348

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$1,867

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Knoxville, TN at $1,348 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $1,867 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,232
2 Bedrooms	$1,576
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$1,850

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Knoxville, TN is $1,232 per month, followed by $1,576 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,708
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,990
All	$1,867

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Knoxville, TN is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,708 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,990 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,149
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$1,600
All	$1,395

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN is $1,149 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,190
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,680
All	$2,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Knoxville, TN is $1,190 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,680 for a 4 bedroom house.