Quick answer
Upscale suburban, newer homes, shopping, close to UT. 1BR $1,100-$1,300; 2BR $1,350-$1,600.
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Bearden, Knoxville
Upscale suburban, newer homes, shopping, close to UT. 1BR $1,100-$1,300; 2BR $1,350-$1,600.
Knoxville Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,200/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,450/mo
Median home price
$280K
Avg utilities
$150/mo
City-wide medians. Bearden rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Knoxville breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Knoxville
Compare Bearden with other popular areas.
Downtown
Historic buildings, Market Square (farmers market, restaurants), walkable loft living. 1BR $1,250-$1,500; 2BR $1,500-$1,800.
Old North Knoxville
Gentrifying Victorian homes, locally-owned cafes, young professional vibe. 1BR $1,150-$1,350; 2BR $1,400-$1,650.
Fourth & Gill
Hip neighborhood with small businesses, coffee shops, mixed-age residents. 1BR $1,200-$1,400; 2BR $1,450-$1,700.
South Knoxville
Affordable, mixed commercial-residential, car-dependent. 1BR $1,050-$1,200; 2BR $1,300-$1,450.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bearden a good neighborhood in Knoxville?
Upscale suburban, newer homes, shopping, close to UT. 1BR $1,100-$1,300; 2BR $1,350-$1,600.
What is the rent in Bearden, Knoxville?
Knoxville citywide median 1BR rent is $1,200/mo. Bearden pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Knoxville often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Bearden in Knoxville known for?
Upscale suburban, newer homes, shopping, close to UT. 1BR $1,100-$1,300; 2BR $1,350-$1,600.
How does Bearden compare to other Knoxville neighborhoods?
Bearden is one of 5 notable neighborhoods in Knoxville. Other options include Downtown, Old North Knoxville, Fourth & Gill.
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