HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Knox County, TN?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Knox County, Tennessee, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,471 a month. Rents run from $1,177 for a studio up to $2,172 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Knox County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,177 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,184 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,471 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,864 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,172 |
How does Knox County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Tennessee.
Higher rent than 90% of counties in Tennessee · 11th of 95
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidson County | $1,730 |
| 1 | Williamson County | $1,730 |
| 1 | Robertson County | $1,730 |
| … 7 more … | ||
| 11 | Knox County(you are here) | $1,471 |
| … 81 more … | ||
| 62 | Meigs County | $925 |
| 62 | Greene County | $925 |
| 62 | Grundy County | $925 |
More data for Knox County, Tennessee
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Knox County, TN for 2026?
In Knox County, Tennessee, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,471 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,177 for a studio to $2,172 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Knox County, TN?
A two-bedroom in Knox County, Tennessee has a Fair Market Rent of $1,471 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Knox County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Knox County, TN?
Every ZIP code in Knox County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Knox County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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