Rent by ZIP · Knox County
Rent in Knoxville, TN 37902
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,900 (+3.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,498 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 | $1,470 | +2.7% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,073 ±$145 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $1,480 | +2.7% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,327 ±$206 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,840 | +3.3% | $1,710–2,090 | $2,194 ±$290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,380 | $2,330 | +2.1% | $2,142–2,618 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,720 | +0.4% | $2,457–3,003 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,475.
What renters pay in 37902
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37909 | Knoxville | $1,460 | $1,156 |
| 37912 | Knoxville | $1,370 | $1,150 |
| 37914 | Knoxville | $1,340 | $1,052 |
| 37915 | Knoxville | $1,200 | $1,123 |
| 37916 | Knoxville | $1,510 | $1,161 |
| 37917 | Knoxville | $1,600 | $1,279 |
Fair Market Rents across Knox County, TN · All TN counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.