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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in South Knoxville is $1,688 per month, a 6.01% decrease from last year’s average of $1,796.

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, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Knoxville is $1,688, a 6.01% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,796.

One-bedroom apartments provide 733 square feet for $1,244, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,405 offer 908 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,688	940 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,244	733 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,405	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 6.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,796 to $1,688.

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?

7,183 or 40% of the households in South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN are renter-occupied while 10,835 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in South Knoxville?

Kingston Woods $1,309/month

Pond Gap $1,350/month

Cedar Bluff $1,390/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,737/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Knoxville?

Fort Sanders $2,255/month

Downtown Knoxville $2,263/month

South Waterfront $2,715/month

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

Average Rent in Knoxville, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
South Waterfront	$2,715
Downtown Knoxville	$2,263
Fort Sanders	$2,255
Hardin Valley	$2,037
Old Sevier	$1,988
Old City	$1,929
Halls	$1,918
Fairways and Greens	$1,905
Deane Hill	$1,722
South Knoxville	$1,688
Raintree	$1,624
West Knoxville	$1,554
Walker Springs	$1,525
Cedar Bluff	$1,390
Pond Gap	$1,350
Kingston Woods	$1,309

Knoxville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South Knoxville is 22% higher than in Cedar Bluff

$1,688

South Knoxville rent is the same as Knoxville average

Average Rent $1,688

$1,390

Cedar Bluff rent is 18% lower than Knoxville average

Average Rent $1,390

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.