Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, NY from $400 (87 Rentals)

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property at 748 Grant St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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748 Grant St

Johnson CityNY13790
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Homestead on Grand
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead on Grand

333 Grand AvenueJohnson City, NY 13790
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204 Grand Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Grand Avenue

196-204 Grand AveJohnson City, NY 13790
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58 Floral Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

58 Floral Ave

58 Floral AveJohnson City, NY 13790
property at 275 Main St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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275 Main St, Unit 1, Unit 1

275 Main St
Johnson CityNY13790
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Oakdale Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Arms

801 Reynolds RdJohnson City, NY 13790
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17 Broad St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Broad St.

17 Broad StJohnson City, NY 13790
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Gardenwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood

508 Tokos Grove RdJohnson City, NY 13790
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59 Allen St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

59 Allen St.

59 Allen StJohnson City, NY 13790
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property at 91 Grand Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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91 Grand Ave, Unit 2nd Fl, Unit 2nd Fl

91 Grand Ave
Johnson CityNY13790

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property at 72 Walnut St

$550

6 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

72 Walnut St

BinghamtonNY13905
property at 6 Seminary Ave

$600

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$600

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$600

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

6 Seminary Ave

BinghamtonNY13905
property at 92 Walnut St

$625

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$625

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$625

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

92 Walnut St

BinghamtonNY13905

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Johnson City, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Johnson City, NY area range in price from $600 to $2,200 with an overall median price of $1,802. The three Johnson City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Johnson City at $875, East Choconut Center at $875, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Johnson City$1,512$8757
East Choconut Center$1,680$87517
Downtown Johnson City$1,940$6009
Floral Park$1,940$6009
Southside Johnson City$1,940$6009

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. Riviera Ridge Apartments in the Endwell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1,025
Riviera Ridge Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1,300
Indian Ridge Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Phase II1BR,1BA$1,500
Reynolds Pointe Senior Apartments 55+1 BD/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, NY

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson City area is the $1.65 price per square foot 28 Seminary Ave Model at 28 Seminary Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Westside Binghamton neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Johnson City apartment is the 163 W End Ave Model at 163 W End Ave, Unit 3 starting at $600 with a $0.37 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 Seminary Ave, Unit 128 Seminary Ave6BR,2BA$1.65
163 W End Ave, Unit 3163 W End Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
56 Farr Ave, Unit 56 Farr Ave56 Farr Ave3BR,1BA$1.07
29 Laurel Ave, Unit 229 Laurel Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.50
15 Minden Ave, Unit 215 Minden Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
141 Murray St, Unit 3141 Murray St3BR,1BA$0.48
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1.03
Riviera Ridge Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.37
255 Main StreetBasement Unit3BR,1BA$0.94
56 Clinton St, Unit 56 3R56 Clinton St1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $1,500 at Indian Ridge Luxury Apartments.

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.

What is the most affordable Johnson City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnson City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riviera Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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