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property at 904 E Myrtle Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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904 E Myrtle Ave

Johnson CityTN37601
property at 106 Lori Ann Dr

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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106 Lori Ann Dr

Johnson CityTN37601

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property at 304 W Pine

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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304 W Pine

Johnson CityTN37604
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712 Lamont St
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712 Lamont St

712 Lamont StJohnson City, TN 37604
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200-206 S Boone St
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200-206 S Boone St

200-206 S Boone StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Boones Creek Villa
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Boones Creek Villa

111 Browns RdJohnson City, TN 37615
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Johnson City, TN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Johnson City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Johnson City$2,695$89533

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Poplar Ridge Apartments in the Town Of Kingsport neighborhood priced from $800. Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $817. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Poplar Ridge Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Buccaneer Court1 Bedroom - Buccaneer Court / Tweetsie Trail1BR,1BA$850
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$875
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Old Gray Manor2-bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Sterling Hills ApartmentsGarden1BR,1BA$950
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Small2BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson City area is the $0.68 price per square foot 830 Johnson Ave Model at 830 Johnson Ave, Unit 830 Johnson Ave #2 in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Johnson City apartment is the 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing starting at $750 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
830 Johnson Ave, Unit 830 Johnson Ave #2830 Johnson Ave3BR,2BA$0.68
Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.57
Buffalo Ridge ApartmentsBuffalo 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Marbleton TownhomesMarbleton 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.15
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1.09
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
729 E Maple St, Unit #3729 E Maple St1BR,1BA$0.97

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Johnson City Overview

Are you searching for apartments in East Tennesee? Then take a look at Johnson City. This beautiful town nestles in rolling hills and is an excellent place to live if you love the outdoors. Go hiking in Buffalo Mountain Park for spectacular views. Or, spend your days at Winged Deer Park, boating and playing disc golf. Plus, college students will find affordable living only two and a half miles away from East Tennessee State University campus.

Why live in Johnson City, TN?

If you're a college student at East Tennessee State University or one of the other 66 colleges in the area, you can't beat living in Johnson City. There's affordable housing, plenty of nightlife, arts and culture, and gorgeous scenic outdoor adventures to be had by you and your friends. Johnson City is also a lovely place to raise a family, nestled in the hills of East Tennesse. There are a variety of apartments to choose from, ranging from student housing and furnished studios to affordable senior living. There are also options for families up to four bedrooms. Johnson City apartments can accommodate just about everyone.

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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 $800 at Poplar Ridge 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 $875 at Apex Johnson City.

What is the most affordable Johnson City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnson City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,237.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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