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Mountain Shadow Apartments

258 Grand Ave
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59 Ethel St
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207 Main St.

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100 Walnut St

36 Grace St
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Riviera Ridge Apartments

30 Riverside Dr

77 Colfax Ave

171.5 Murray St
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Johnson City, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnson City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Johnson City Studio Apartments | $2,012 | $1,425 | $2,600 |
Cheap Johnson City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $480 | $1,850 |
Cheap Johnson City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $945 | $2,030 |
Cheap Johnson City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,250 | $1,950 |
Cheap Johnson City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $600 | $2,000 |
Johnson City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $2,375 | $3,250 |
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Johnson City, NY Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, NY
Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025Current apartment rentals in the Johnson City, NY area range in price from $600 to $3,250 with an overall median price of $2,900. The three Johnson City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Choconut Center at $800, North Johnson City at $850, and Downtown Johnson City at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Johnson City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Choconut Center | $2,750 | $800 | 23 |
North Johnson City | $2,750 | $850 | 8 |
Downtown Johnson City | $3,000 | $600 | 14 |
Floral Park | $3,000 | $600 | 15 |
Southside Johnson City | $3,000 | $600 | 14 |
Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Mountain Shadow Apartments in the North Johnson City neighborhood priced from $1,025. Legacy Bay Townhomes in the East Choconut Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mountain Shadow Apartments | Two Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Legacy Bay Townhomes | Hudson | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Holly Brook Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, NY
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson City area is the $0.75 price per square foot 44 Cleveland Ave Model at 44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 3 in the in the East Choconut Center neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Johnson City apartment is the 163 W End Ave Model at 163 W End Ave, Unit A starting at $600 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Southside Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 3 | 44 Cleveland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
163 W End Ave, Unit A | 163 W End Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.38 |
135 Helen St, Unit 1 | 135 Helen St | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
67 Schubert St, Unit 1 | 67 Schubert St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
99 Grand Ave, Unit Apartement #2 | 99 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
3 Duffy Ct, Unit 84 | 3 Duffy Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Mountain Shadow Apartments | Two Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
77 Colfax Ave, Unit 1 | 77 Colfax Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
59 Schubert St, Unit 1 | 59 Schubert St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
255 Main Street | Basement Unit | 3BR,1BA | $0.80 |
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Getting Around Johnson City, NY
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnson City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnson City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnson City Apartment is $1,125 at Legacy Bay Townhomes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnson City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnson City is starting from $1,025 at Mountain Shadow Apartments.
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