
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carter County, TN from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Cloudland St

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142 Spears Ave

210-214 Price Rd

657 Jena Beth Drive Elizabethton TN

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Lynnridge Apartments

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Pennington Crossing

The Village at Tweetsie Trail

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343 N Hwy 91
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Carter County, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carter County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $899 | $1,825 |
| Carter County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $1,000 | $1,705 |
| Carter County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $1,200 | $2,310 |
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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 Axis on Roan priced from $899. Beaver Hollow Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carter County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Everly Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - The Rowan | 2BR,2BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter County, TN
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carter County area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - The Rowan Model at The Everly Apartments in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Carter County apartment is the 2 Bedroom S60 Model at Beaver Hollow Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $1.09 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Everly Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - The Rowan | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carter County Apartments
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 2 regular apartments in Carter County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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