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Apex Johnson City
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$999 - $1,375
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$969 - $1,345
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$999 - $1,375
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Apex Johnson City

402 E Mountain View RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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712 Lamont St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

712 Lamont St.

712 Lamont StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Pennington Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennington Crossing

3130 Rocky Top RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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Boones Creek Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Boones Creek Villa

111 Browns RdJohnson City, TN 37615
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200-206 S Boone St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200-206 S Boone St

200-206 S Boone StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Contour South Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Contour South Condos

2518 Plymouth RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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Stonebrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonebrook Apartments

2403 Browns MillJohnson City, TN 37604
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Rockingham Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rockingham Townhomes

215 Rockingham RdJohnson City, TN 37615
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Eli's Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eli's Place

3529 W Walnut StJohnson City, TN 37604

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Piney Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Piney Flats

197 Jonesboro RdPiney Flats, TN 37686
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Old Gray Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Gray Manor

542 Old Gray Station RdGray, TN 37615
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Feather Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Feather Ridge

702 E Main StJonesborough, TN 37659
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Johnson City, TN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN

Pricing Updated: 01/29/2026

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$1,889$700173

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Buffalo Ridge Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $700. Poplar Ridge Apartments in the Town Of Kingsport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buffalo Ridge ApartmentsBuffalo 1B 1B1BR,1BA$700
Poplar Ridge Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Sterling HillsGarden_First Floor1BR,1BA$940
Brush Creek Meadows1x11BR,1BA$950
The Villas at Towne Acres1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN

As of January 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 3 Bedroom with Main Level Master Suite Model at Cherry Grove Condominiums starting at $1,439 with a $0.97 price per square foot . 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
Cherry Grove Condominiums3 Bedroom with Main Level Master Suite3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.50
106 Car Mol Dr, Unit 11106 Car Mol Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Antioch LandingAntioch 905 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
729 E Maple St, Unit #4729 E Maple St2BR,1BA$0.90
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
305 Montgomery St, Unit #1305 Montgomery St1BR,1BA$0.98

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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnson City?

The cheapest apartment in Johnson City is Buffalo Ridge Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Johnson City costs $1,889.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johnson City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Johnson City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Johnson City?

Cheap apartments in Johnson City have an average cost of $409 which is $1,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson City.

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