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Knoxville, TN Apartments for Rent
Nestled on the Tennessee River, Knoxville is a scenic city with distant views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Renting in Knoxville means you’ll reside just 40 miles northwest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, equipped with trails, campgrounds, and fishing streams visited by millions of locals and visitors alike. Knoxville is also proximate to popular cities like Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. With easy access to Interstates 75, 640, 40, and 140, residents have no problem traveling to destinations near and far. Downtown Knoxville anchors the city and surrounds Charles Krutch Park. This buzzing commercial district is lined with local restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, shops, theatres, art galleries, museums, and more. From the grandiose Tennessee Theatre to the modern Knoxville Museum of Art, the city boasts a vibrant arts scene. Adjacent to downtown, you’ll find the University of Tennessee, a long-standing university on the Tennessee River that boasts a large student, faculty, and staff population. Other attractions in the city include Zoo Knoxville, the Sunsphere, and West Town Mall. Abundant apartments, as well as houses, condos, and townhomes, are available for rent in Knoxville that range from affordable to upscale.
Why Knoxville?
- Established in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the oldest universities in the US.
- The city earned its nickname, “The Marble City,” in the early 1900s, when it was a major marble distributor.
- The Knoxville Museum of Art houses a permanent collection as well as many special exhibitions.
- Lakes near Knoxville include Melton Hill, Norris, Watts Barr, Cherokee, Tellico, and Douglas.
- The Knoxville Zoo is one of the world’s top zoos for successfully breeding endangered red pandas.
- World’s Fair Park features the Sunsphere, an amphitheater, and water features, grounds, and walks.
Renting in Knoxville
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 432 Sq Ft $1,151 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 722 Sq Ft $1,329 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,037 Sq Ft $1,547 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,296 Sq Ft $1,994 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,241 Sq Ft $2,132 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Knoxville
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Country Day Estates 623 Sq Ft $1,130/mo
- Briarcliff at West Hills 623 Sq Ft $1,130/mo
- Kingston Hills 618 Sq Ft $1,139/mo
- Belmont West 671 Sq Ft $1,182/mo
- Tower Heights 614 Sq Ft $1,235/mo
- Far View Hills 810 Sq Ft $1,239/mo
- Seven Oaks 723 Sq Ft $1,316/mo
- Middlebrook Heights 728 Sq Ft $1,333/mo
- Uptown Knoxville 690 Sq Ft $1,342/mo
- Creekwood 670 Sq Ft $1,351/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Knoxville, TN
What are the average rent costs in Knoxville, TN?
The average rent in Knoxville, TN is $1,329.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Knoxville, TN?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Knoxville, TN is $1,151.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN is $1,329.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN is $1,547.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN is $1,994.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Knoxville, TN is $2,132.
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