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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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712 Lamont St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

712 Lamont St.

712 Lamont 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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Brush Creek Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brush Creek Meadows

2914 Watauga 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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Stone Crest Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Crest Townhomes

1002 Stonecrest CtJohnson City, TN 37604
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Pecan Court Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Court Townhomes

1500 Seminole DrJohnson City, TN 37604
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Eli's Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eli's Place

3529 W Walnut StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Mountainview Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountainview Villas

414 E Mountain View RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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Marbleton Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marbleton Townhomes

3800 Marbleton RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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Antioch Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Antioch Landing

905-907 Antioch RdJohnson City, TN 37604
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Piney Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Piney Flats

197 Jonesboro RdPiney Flats, TN 37686
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN

Pricing Updated: 06/30/2025

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$1,699$67537

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 712 Lamont St. in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $750. 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
712 Lamont St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsLarge 1x11BR,1BA$825
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Sterling HillsGarden_First Floor1BR,1BA$950
Brandy Mills Apartments LLCBrandyMills 1B 1B1BR,1BA$950
Copper Ridge LLCCopperRidge 1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,000
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Burlington Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson City area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $680. The second greatest value Johnson City apartment is the With Garage Model at Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll Creek starting at $1,650 with a $1.35 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.
Student Quarters Johnson City4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.52
Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll CreekWith Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Boones Creek Village Townhomes2 BR/1.5 Bath Townhouse water included2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Brandy Mills Apartments LLCBrandyMills 1B 1B1BR,1BA$0.95
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Burlington Mill Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.94
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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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.

Johnson City, TN
Population: 66,778

Ranked #552

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Johnson City, TN

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 712 Lamont St. which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Johnson City costs $1,699.

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 11 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 $318 which is $1,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson City.

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