| STUDIO | $1,016+ |
| 1 BED | $1,362+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,661+ |
| 1 BED | $1,469+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,752+ |
| 1 BED | $1,649+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,587+ |
| 3 BEDS | $2,625+ |
| STUDIO | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | Ask for Pricing |
| 2 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| STUDIO | $1,239+ |
| 1 BED | $1,660+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,465+ |
| STUDIO | $925 |
| 1 BED | $1,000 |
| 2 BEDS | $1,500 |
| STUDIO | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | Ask for Pricing |
| 2 BEDS | $1,725 |
Rental prices in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN have decreased by 4.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,735 to $1,654.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is $1,654.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is around $1,654.
A share of 33% of apartments in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 6% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 7% of South Knoxville's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 29% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 25% of apartment rentals in Knoxville are in the $2,501-$3,000 range.
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.
Prices and availability in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.
The best apartments in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN are: The Henley and 4320 Scarlett Ln SE.
The average rent in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is $2,439.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is between $1,343 and $2,077.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN is between $1,480 and $2,528.
In South Knoxville 40% of the housing is rented out compared to 60% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of South Knoxville’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.
South Knoxville, otherwise known as "SoKno," is on the southern side of the Tennessee River, approximately one mile from downtown Knoxville (across the Henley Street Bridge). Renters view South Knoxville as a more peaceful and picturesque alternative to downtown Knoxville with a lower cost of living and close proximity to its perks. In general, South Knoxville renters are dog-friendly, have well-maintained yards, and enjoy outdoor activities at the many nearby parks and natural environments.
The following schools are available when renting in South Knoxville: South Doyle Middle School, South Doyle High School and Dogwood Elementary School. The rentals in South Knoxville are also near the hospitals of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, East Tennessee Children's Hospital and the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Renters in South Knoxville are three miles east of the Ijams Nature Center, which is a 315-acre wildlife sanctuary with hiking, biking and paddling. This nature center also connects renters to Island Home Park, which has a baseball field and playground. Many of the houses for rent in South Knoxville were built in the early 20th century and feature craftsman, colonial revival and bungalow styles, and there are mid-century houses for rent, as well. Otherwise, single-family house rentals with two to three bedrooms are the most common in South Knoxville. There are also studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent in South Knoxville in multifamily, low-rise and high-rise buildings ranging from contemporary to bungalow styles. Notably, rentals in the northwest (being closer to downtown) tend to be most expensive, while the most affordable rentals in South Knoxville are in the southwest.
In total, South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN has 43,509 residents, 21,803 women and 21,706 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Knoxville’s population is 35.
In the center of the neighborhood, next to Dogwood Elementary, renters go to Cecil Webb Park and Recreation Center for tennis, basketball and a playground. Or, to the west, Fort Dickerson Park has trails and historic Civil War sites for renters. Similarly, the Sam Duff Memorial Park to the south is where renters have a dog park; a playground; and courts for tennis, pickleball and basketball. Meanwhile, adjacent to that is the 500-acre Urban Wilderness Gateway Park with more than 50 miles of trails. And, along the Tennessee River to the north, Suttree Landing has a playground and access ramps for renters to go kayaking and canoeing. Additionally, the South Knoxville Library has educational workshops and local events, and Kroger and Walgreens are by the library. Lastly, on Freeway 441 to the west, renters recommend eating at La Bamba Seafood and Las Fuentes.
There is a total of 18,018 households in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN. Of these, 4,424 have children and 13,594 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 9,883 family households and 8,135 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Knoxville is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Knoxville equals $61,348, and the monthly housing costs equal $987.
A car is needed when renting in South Knoxville, but parking is easy to find. That's because the South Knoxville rentals have easy access to James White Parkway, which gives renters access to all of Knoxville, as well as the Maryville and Alcoa areas. Alternatively, public transportation is provided to South Knoxville renters by the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT), which offers nearly 20 buses throughout greater Knoxville. Specifically, bus route 40 takes renters from South Knoxville to downtown Knoxville. Or, KAT offers paratransit services to renters with ADA-qualifying disabilities (try to schedule at least a day in advance). Finally, the nearest major airport when renting in South Knoxville is Metropolitan Knoxville Airport, which is 12 miles southwest.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN have no high school education, 35% went to high-school, and 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 7% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 19% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 11% hold a Graduate Degree.
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