← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Knoxville, TN, over the past three years
Rent in Knoxville, TN
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,712
1-year change
+0.3%
3-year change
+4.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.0%
Rents in Knoxville rose +0.3%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.3% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Knoxville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,712 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,707 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,699 |
| May 2026 | $1,695 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,693 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,691 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,693 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,685 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,683 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,681 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,697 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,705 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,706 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,698 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,697 |
| May 2025 | $1,695 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,689 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,681 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,668 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,664 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,668 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,676 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,680 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,675 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,669 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,668 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,661 |
| May 2024 | $1,649 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,632 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,621 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,615 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,614 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,621 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,635 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,639 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,638 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,632 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,470 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,570 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,630 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,180 |
City typical rent × TN bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 37902 | $2,106 | +1.7% |
| 37909 | $1,482 | −0.6% |
| 37912 | $1,261 | −0.1% |
| 37914 | $1,647 | +2.0% |
| 37915 | $1,976 | – |
| 37916 | $1,517 | +4.3% |
| 37917 | $1,714 | +1.2% |
| 37918 | $1,631 | +0.3% |
| 37919 | $1,588 | −0.5% |
| 37920 | $1,933 | +2.9% |
| 37921 | $1,721 | +1.1% |
| 37922 | $1,840 | +1.2% |
| 37923 | $1,631 | 0.0% |
| 37931 | $1,703 | −0.6% |
| 37932 | $2,127 | −1.3% |
| 37938 | $2,175 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Knoxville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Knoxville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.3% to +4.3%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.