Knoxville, TN rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Knoxville, TN is $1,899.

Average rent

$1,899

Month-over-month change

-$1

Year-over-year change

-$136

Available rentals

968

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $375 to $14,400.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$02
$6001
$70016
$80029
$90034
$1,00058
$1,10059
$1,20058
$1,30057
$1,40072
$1,50062
$1,60053
$1,70069
$1,80084
$1,90088
$2,00069
$2,10073
$2,20064
$2,30071
$2,40070
$2,50051
$2,60032
$2,70031
$2,80026
$2,90027
$3,00014
$3,10010
$3,2009
$3,3003
$3,40011
$3,50012
$3,6005
$3,7002
$3,8004
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,7002
$5,000+14

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $136 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,900$1,968
Feb$1,900$1,975
Mar$1,800$1,990
Apr$1,895$1,995
May$1,950$2,000
Jun$2,000$1,950
Jul$1,830$1,900
Aug$2,076$1,900
Sep$2,041No data
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,005No data
Dec$2,000No data

Market temperature

The Knoxville, TN rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Knoxville, TN is 10% lower than the national average.

Knoxville, TNvs.

$1,899

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Knoxville, TN?

The average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,899.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Knoxville, TN?

Houses in Knoxville, TN rent between $375 - $14,400 with an average rent of $1,899.

3. How has the rent in Knoxville, TN changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Knoxville, TN decreased by $136

4. How much has the rent in Knoxville, TN increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Knoxville, TN decreased by $1

5. How many available rentals are there in Knoxville, TN?

There are currently 968 rentals available in Knoxville, TN.

6. How do rent prices in Knoxville, TN compare with the national average?

The average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,899 — 9.57% lower the national average of $2,100.