Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, NY from $500 (44 Rentals)

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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

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property at 275 Main St

$850

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$850

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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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17 Broad St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Broad St.

17 Broad StJohnson 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 57 Fowler Ave

$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 11 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Fowler Ave

Johnson CityNY13790

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property at 16 Highland Ave

$1,650 - $2,750

3 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 20

16 Highland Ave

BinghamtonNY13905

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52 Orton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Orton Ave

52 Orton AveBinghamton, NY 13905
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171 Helen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

171 Helen St

171 Helen StBinghamton, NY 13905
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Kavalan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kavalan Apartments

2 Grand BlvdBinghamton, NY 13905
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, NY

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Johnson City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 344 Cleveland Ave3BR,1BA$0.75
163 W End Ave, Unit 3163 W End Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
15 Minden Ave, Unit 215 Minden Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
255 Main Street4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.61
263 Main St263 Main St1BR,1BA$2.15

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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