
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bluff City, TN from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Twin Oaks Apartments

Century Square Apartments

Watauga Square

Apex Johnson City

Holston View

Poplar Ridge Apartments

Sterling Hills Apartments

River View Townhomes
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Charleston Square Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

Brush Creek Meadows

106-108 W Mountain View Rd

Shelby Heights

Stafford Street Village

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

The Villas at Island Road

Buffalo Ridge Apartments
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The Village at Twin Hills

The Villas at Boone Ridge

Bristol Square

Blue Ridge Apartments

Summer Chase Apartments

Rosemont

Deer Run Apartments

Laurel Brook

The Emerson Apartments
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Mountainview Villas

Universal at Mountainview

Universal at Mockingbird Lane

Universal at Gray Station

Park Place Apartments

2611 Browns Mill Rd

The Bungalow

Piney Flats

200-206 S Boone St
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111 Roseview Dr

Old Gray Manor

3918 Timberlake Rd

1300-1330 Windsor Ave

Copper Ridge Apartments

1507 Linden St

Paxton Place

221 Valley Pike Rd

563 Boring Chapel Rd
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716 King Springs Rd
Bluff City, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bluff City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $675 | $2,315 |
| Bluff City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $875 | $3,400 |
| Bluff City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,237 | $3,220 |
| Bluff City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $700 | $1,799 |
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Cheapest Available Bluff City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bluff City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Square Apartments in the Outer Bristol neighborhood priced from $750. Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $817. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bluff City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Medium | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Poplar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Shelby Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Twin Hills | TwinHills 1B 1.5B G | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Stafford Street Village | 1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Blue Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluff City, TN and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bluff City area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Apex Johnson City in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Bluff City apartment is the With Garage Model at Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll Creek starting at $1,575 with a $1.29 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluff City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll Creek | With Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Brush Creek Meadows | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Park Place Apartments | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Mountainview Villas | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| The Harbor | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Village at Twin Hills | TwinHills 1B 1.5B G | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bluff City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bluff City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bluff City Apartment is $750 at Century Square Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bluff City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bluff City is starting from $875 at Apex Johnson City.
What is the most affordable Bluff City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bluff City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,237.
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