West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in West Knoxville is $1,587, a 3.24% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,537.
One-bedroom apartments provide 764 square feet for $1,471, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,618 offer 1,057 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,270 sq ft) for $1,906, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Last updated: October 19, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,587 | 968 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,471 | 764 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,618 | 1,057 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,906 | 1,270 sq. ft. |
West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN rent trends
Rental prices in West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN have increased by 3.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,537 to $1,587.
What's the typical rent budget in West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?
The largest share of rentals in West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN (55%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?
522 or 41% of the households in West Knoxville, Knoxville, TN are renter-occupied while 736 or 59% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in West Knoxville?
Inskip $1,202/month
Norwood $1,216/month
Kingston Woods $1,275/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,747/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in West Knoxville?
South Waterfront $2,689/month
Chapman Ridge $3,775/month
Cumberland Avenue Strip $4,577/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Knoxville, TN By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Avenue Strip | $4,577 |
| Chapman Ridge | $3,775 |
| South Waterfront | $2,689 |
| Downtown Knoxville | $2,318 |
| Magnolia Warehouse District | $2,305 |
| Fort Sanders | $2,266 |
| Old Sevier | $2,085 |
| Old City | $2,066 |
| Hardin Valley | $2,053 |
| Halls | $1,928 |
| Fairways and Greens | $1,908 |
| Deane Hill | $1,718 |
| Raintree | $1,679 |
| South Knoxville | $1,654 |
| West Knoxville | $1,587 |
| Walker Springs | $1,465 |
| Cedar Bluff | $1,416 |
| Pond Gap | $1,410 |
| Kingston Woods | $1,275 |
| Norwood | $1,216 |
| Inskip | $1,202 |
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Knoxville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in West Knoxville is 12% higher than in Cedar Bluff
$1,587
West Knoxville rent is the same as Knoxville average
Average Rent
$1,587
$1,416
Cedar Bluff rent is 11% lower than Knoxville average
Average Rent
$1,416
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 West 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.