# Average Rent in Knoxville, TN &amp; Rent Trends

> 1 Knoxville, TN buildings, priced daily: this month's average rent is $1,569/mo, with a full price trend for each building since November 2026.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/

Latest included observation: November 6, 2026

## What is the average 5-bedroom rent in Knoxville, TN?

The average listed 5-bedroom apartment rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,569 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 1 priced apartment in 1 building. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Knoxville, TN. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=5) [Morningside](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/37915/?bedrooms=5)[University of Tennessee](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/37916/?bedrooms=5)

Knoxville [37920](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/37920/?bedrooms=5)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=3)[4 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=4)[5 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/trends/?bedrooms=5)

Showing 5 bedrooms in Knoxville, TN.

Market Average

$1,569/mo

Lowest Available

$1,569/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

1

tracked daily

Units Listed

1

available now

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See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Knoxville, TN?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,569 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.

The most affordable option is [EVER Knoxville](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/ever-knoxville-knoxville-tn/) starting at $1,569/mo. By unit type, a 5-bedroom averages $1,569/mo.

Prices range from $1,569 to $1,569 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.

## Rent by Bedroom Type in Knoxville, TN

5 Bed

$1,569

from $1,569 · 1 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Knoxville, TN

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [EVER Knoxville](https://average-rent.com/city/knoxville-tn/ever-knoxville-knoxville-tn/) | $1,569/mo | $1,569/mo | 1 | 5 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Knoxville, TN

### What is the average 5-bedroom rent in Knoxville, TN?

The average listed 5-bedroom apartment rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,569 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 1 priced apartment in 1 building. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Knoxville, TN?

The 5-bedroom apartment listings we track in Knoxville, TN range from $1,569 to $1,569 per month, as of November 6, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Knoxville, TN?

There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for 5-bedroom apartment listings in Knoxville, TN. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for 5-bedroom apartments with a known unit identity. It averages those prices within each building before comparing buildings. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

### How much is a 5-bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN?

5-bedroom apartments average $1,569 per month across 1 priced listing in Knoxville, TN. Listed rents range from $1,569 to $1,569 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Knoxville, TN?

EVER Knoxville has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,569 per month. We track 1 priced listing matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 6, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Knoxville, TN?

The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 1 units, or 100.0% of the priced apartments we track in Knoxville, TN. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Knoxville, TN?

We track 1 priced unit at 1 apartment building, as of November 6, 2026. These are 5-bedroom apartments. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Knoxville, TN?

We do not yet have enough accepted price records to draw a history chart for 5-bedroom apartment listings in Knoxville, TN. Current asking prices can appear before rent history is ready. We do not fill missing history with zero or with prices for a different bedroom count.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Knoxville, TN?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Knoxville, TN rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 6, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Knoxville, TN?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$63,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,569/mo.

Comfortable income

$75,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

Median household income in Knoxville, TN is **$50,994** , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Knoxville, TN Apartments

Browse all 1 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## 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) | $1,569 |
| Utilities | $338 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $805 |
| Healthcare | $393 |
| Other goods and services | $628 |
| Estimated total | $4,242/mo |

Population

193,721

Median household income

$50,994

Census median rent

$1,116/mo

Census rent burden

31.9%

Median age

33.3

Mean commute

20 min

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## Google Search Trends for Knoxville, TN Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

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