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property at 406 E Unaka Ave

$795

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406 E Unaka Ave

Johnson CityTN37601
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812 E Maple St, Unit 2
$850
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812 E Maple St, Unit 2

812 E Maple StJohnson City, TN 37601
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property at 409 S Beech St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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409 S Beech St

Johnson CityTN37604

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property at 163 Browns Rd

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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163 Browns Rd

Johnson CityTN37615
property at 304 W Pine

$1,200

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304 W Pine

Johnson CityTN37604
property at 108 E Chilhowie Ave

$1,275

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$1,275
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108 E Chilhowie Ave

Johnson CityTN37601
property at 1311 E Holston Ave

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1311 E Holston Ave

Johnson CityTN37601

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

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$2,000$700129

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, TN is a Studio unit found at 712 Lamont St. in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $699. 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.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
707 Carter Sells Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$865
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$875
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Poplar Ridge Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$925
Brandy Mills ApartmentsBrandyMills 1B 1B1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN

As of June 14, 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 College Heights Model at College Heights starting at $650 with a $0.43 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
College HeightsCollege Heights4BR,4BA$0.43
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.02
Buffalo Ridge ApartmentsBuffalo 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.88
106 Car Mol Dr106 Car Mol Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
707 Carter Sells Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02
729 E Maple St, Unit #3729 E Maple St1BR,1BA$0.97

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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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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 Watauga Square which is listed at $817, while the average apartment in Johnson City costs $2,000.

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 13 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 $654 which is $1,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson City.

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