Rent by ZIP · Knox County
Rent in Knoxville, TN 37909
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,460 (-0.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,204 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,180 | -1.7% | $1,044–1,276 | $1,391 ±$388 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,180 | -0.8% | $1,053–1,287 | $1,159 ±$73 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,470 | -0.7% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,156 ±$45 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,860 | -1.6% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,554 ±$218 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,100 | $2,170 | -3.2% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,513 ±$709 |
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 37909
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37912 | Knoxville | $1,370 | $1,150 |
| 37914 | Knoxville | $1,340 | $1,052 |
| 37915 | Knoxville | $1,200 | $1,123 |
| 37902 | Knoxville | $1,900 | $2,194 |
| 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.