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Knoxville, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Knoxville, Tennessee Short-Term Rental Market

AMarket Score 93/100

Quick Answer: Knoxville, Tennessee is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 58%. average monthly revenue is $3,014. average daily rate is $182. the top operator is Dogwood Cabins with 84 listings. market score is 93/100 (grade A).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$3,014
↑ 5.3% YoY
58%
Occupancy
↓ 1.1% YoY
$182
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 5.1% YoY
$106
RevPAR
↑ 3.9% YoY
44.2 days avg lead time3.8 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation66
Seasonality80
Investability87
Rental Demand96
Revenue Growth65

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Knoxville, Tennessee
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan43%$128$1,651
Feb53%$128$1,703
Mar63%$146$2,474
Apr59%$147$2,432
May63%$154$2,593
Jun70%$165$3,145
Jul71%$162$3,197
Aug63%$151$2,719
Sep59%$161$2,553
Oct65%$172$3,143
Nov58%$167$2,694
Dec55%$153$2,479

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Knoxville

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Dogwood Cabins84820★ 4.66
2Halo Hospitality839,002★ 4.81
3Haven Vacation Rentals748,674★ 4.69
4Evolve693,602★ 4.71
5Smoky Cabins Vacation Rentals493,212★ 4.84

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Knoxville?

Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed1,195
2 bed1,077
3 bed827
4 bed311
5 bed145

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$190
Luxury$309
Professionally Managed$223

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$2,810
Entire Place$3,135
House$3,156

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb48.4%
vrbo6.9%
both44.7%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Knoxville)

Typical Home Value
$371,202
Median Sale Price
$354,817
Days to Pending
18
Knoxville, TennesseeRev $3,014ADR $182Occ 58%Score A (93)

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Quick Facts: Knoxville

Active STRs
1,511
Avg Daily Rate
$169
Occupancy Rate
63%
Population
192,530
Annual Visitors
4,500,000

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