What is the average apartment size in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?

The average size for a South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN apartment is 940 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Knoxville?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in South Knoxville is $1,825 per month, a 3.04% decrease from last years average of $1,882.

What is the average apartment size in South Knoxville?

The typical apartment in South Knoxville offers about 940 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Knoxville?

The typical rent budget in South Knoxville ranges from to per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Knoxville?

In South Knoxville, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Knoxville is $1,825, a 3.04% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,882.

One-bedroom apartments provide 733 square feet for $1,246, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,438 offer 908 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Last updated: May 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,825	940 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,246	733 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,438	908 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN have decreased by 3.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,882 to $1,825.

What's the typical rent budget in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?

The largest share of rentals in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN (33%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?

167 or 41% of the households in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN are renter-occupied while 239 or 59% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South Knoxville?

Inskip $1,197/month

Norwood $1,204/month

Kingston Woods $1,277/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,761/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Knoxville?

Old Sevier $2,033/month

Downtown Knoxville $2,156/month

Fort Sanders $2,485/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Knoxville, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fort Sanders	$2,485
Downtown Knoxville	$2,156
Old Sevier	$2,033
Fairways and Greens	$2,012
Hardin Valley	$1,972
Halls	$1,866
South Knoxville	$1,825
Deane Hill	$1,683
Raintree	$1,569
West Knoxville	$1,471
Walker Springs	$1,374
Pond Gap	$1,347
Kingston Woods	$1,277
Norwood	$1,204
Inskip	$1,197

Knoxville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South Knoxville is 8% higher than in Deane Hill

$1,825

South Knoxville rent is the same as Knoxville average

Average Rent $1,825

$1,683

Deane Hill rent is 8% lower than Knoxville average

Average Rent $1,683

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Knoxville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.