Rent by ZIP · Knox County
Rent in Knoxville, TN 37917
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,600 (-1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,127 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 | $1,300 | -2.3% | $1,143–1,397 | $384 ±$135 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,310 | -2.3% | $1,152–1,408 | $657 ±$102 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,630 | -1.8% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,279 ±$95 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $2,070 | -3.4% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,267 ±$137 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,410 | -4.6% | $2,070–2,530 | $1,408 ±$112 |
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 37917
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37916 | Knoxville | $1,510 | $1,161 |
| 37918 | Knoxville | $1,460 | $1,172 |
| 37915 | Knoxville | $1,200 | $1,123 |
| 37919 | Knoxville | $1,740 | $1,453 |
| 37914 | Knoxville | $1,340 | $1,052 |
| 37920 | Knoxville | $1,390 | $1,174 |
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.