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$950 - $2,0101 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sterling Hills
1 Milligan LnJohnson City, TN 37601
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carter County, TN from $600 (18 Rentals)
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$850 - $1,7991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Axis on Roan
3000-3008 S Roan StJohnson City, TN 37601
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$929 - $1,3291 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River View Townhomes
305 Stonewall Jackson DrElizabethton, TN 37643
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Carter County, TN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carter County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $850 | $2,010 |
| Carter County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $750 | $1,790 |
| Carter County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,309 | $1,955 |
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Cheapest Available Carter County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Carter County, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Pennington Crossing in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $609. Axis on Roan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carter County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Crossing | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $609 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| River View Townhomes | 1 Bedroom First Level | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Town View Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Sterling Hills | Garden_First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter County, TN
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carter County area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Unit Model at Pennington Crossing in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $874. The second greatest value Carter County apartment is the 2BR/2BA 60% Model at Doe Ridge Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carter County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Pennington Crossing | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Doe Ridge Apartments | 2BR/2BA 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 360 Sneed Hill Rd, Unit B3 | 360 Sneed Hill Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| River View Townhomes | 1 Bedroom First Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Town View Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Sterling Hills | Garden_First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carter County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carter County?
The cheapest apartment in Carter County is Pennington Crossing which is listed at $609, while the average apartment in Carter County costs $1,472.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carter County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Carter County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carter County?
Cheap apartments in Carter County have an average cost of $240 which is $1,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carter County.
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