
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $800 (15 Rentals)


204 E Watauga Ave

Greenwood Farms Apartments

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Presswood Court

800 John Exum Pkwy, Unit 3
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Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Johnson City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Johnson City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $800 | $1,600 |
Downtown Johnson City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $799 | $1,950 |
Downtown Johnson City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,295 | $2,499 |
Downtown Johnson City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $615 | $2,500 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood in Johnson City, TN
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Johnson City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Johnson City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Johnson City is 712 Lamont St. which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Johnson City costs $1,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Johnson City?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Johnson City have an average cost of $424 which is $1,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Johnson City.
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