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property at 6 Seminary Ave

$625

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$625

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Seminary Ave

BinghamtonNY13905

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property at 3309 NY-79

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3309 NY-79

HarpursvilleNY13787

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property at 11 Mather St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Mather St

BinghamtonNY13905
property at 34 Seminary Ave

$1,500 - $3,750

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2 To 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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34 Seminary Ave

BinghamtonNY13905

Johnson City, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Johnson City, NY area range in price from $575 to $8,067 with an overall median price of $8,067. The three Johnson City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Johnson City at $575, East Choconut Center at $650, and Floral Park at $575. 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
Downtown Johnson City$8,067$57511
East Choconut Center$8,067$65019
Floral Park$8,067$57512
North Johnson City$8,067$6509
Southside Johnson City$8,067$57510

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, NY

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson City area is the $0.63 price per square foot 11 North St Model at 11 North St, Unit 1 in the in the Westside Binghamton neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Johnson City apartment is the 9 Cedar St Model at 9 Cedar St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Westside Binghamton 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.
11 North St, Unit 111 North St4BR,2BA$0.63
9 Cedar St, Unit 19 Cedar St4BR,2BA$0.67
99 Chapin St, Unit 199 Chapin St3BR,1BA$0.98
44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 344 Cleveland Ave3BR,1BA$0.68
163 W End Ave, Unit 3163 W End Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
156 West End Ave156 West End Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
255 Main Street4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.61
4 King Ave, Unit 14 King Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
51 Grand Ave, Unit 51 Grand Ave 2nd floor51 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson City

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson City?

There are currently 316 Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, NY with pricing that ranges from $525 to $8,250. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson City ranging from $525 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnson City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnson City ranges from $525 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,791.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnson City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnson City range from $650 to $7,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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