What's a good cap rate in Knoxville?

In Knoxville, cap rates typically run around 7.0% (Knoxville metro median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Knoxville deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Knoxville?

A typical rental in Knoxville runs about $1,471–$1,864/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Tennessee?

Tennessee's effective property tax rate is about 0.67% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Knoxville deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Knoxville, TN

Knoxville rental property analysis

Knoxville offers Tennessee growth and no state income tax at a friendlier price than Nashville — steady University of Tennessee and healthcare demand.

Knoxville market snapshot

Balanced market

Mid-range cap rates — cash flow and appreciation are both realistically on the table.

Typical cap rate

7.0%

Knoxville metro median

Typical rent

$1,471–$1,864/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$260,000–$360,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.67%

Tennessee effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Knoxville a good place to buy rentals?

Better value than Nashville with solid demand drivers. A balanced market: realistic cash flow plus appreciation upside.

See the full Tennesseeinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Knoxville

South Knoxville

Improving, value, growing demand.

Fountain City

Stable, family renters, low vacancy.

Powell

Suburb, newer stock, reliable tenants.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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