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Average Rent in Knoxville, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Knoxville, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,723/mo
▲ +3.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,615/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN
Compare average rent across Knoxville, TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | $2,580 | $2,580 | 1 | 1 |
| Downtown | $2,062 | $1,150 | 2 | 11 |
| Morningside | $1,796 | $1,615 | 1 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Knoxville, TN?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,723 per month across 3 apartment communities and 13 available units. Rents have increased $63 (3.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 811 East Downtown Apartments starting at $1,615/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,723/mo.
Prices range from $1,615 to $1,950 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Knoxville, TN Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Knoxville, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Knoxville, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 811 East Downtown Apartments | $1,615/mo | $1,639/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| Terminus Real Estate | $1,700/mo | $1,816/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| University Real Estate & Property Management, LLC | $1,850/mo | $1,850/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Knoxville, TN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$69,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,723/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,615/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Median household income in Knoxville, TN is $50,994 , about 38% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Knoxville, TN
Overall prices in Knoxville, TN runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Knoxville, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,723 |
| Utilities | $338 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $805 |
| Healthcare | $393 |
| Other goods and services | $628 |
| Estimated total | $4,396/mo |
Population
193,721
Median household income
$50,994
Census median rent
$1,116/mo
Rent as % of income
31.9%
Median age
33.3
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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