Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $500 (35 Rentals)

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property at 606 N Roan St

$965

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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606 N Roan St

Johnson CityTN37601
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$999 - $1,375
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$969 - $1,345
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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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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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Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Johnson City area of Johnson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Pennington Crossing priced from $609. Watauga Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $817. Here are the most affordable Downtown Johnson City apartments for rent in Johnson City, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pennington Crossing1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$609
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Brush Creek Meadows1x11BR,1BA$950
The Villas at Towne Acres1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$959
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$999
Universal at Mockingbird Lane1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$999
The Hub at Mountcastle1 Bedroom 1 BA - Axis J1BR,1BA$999
Universal at Mountain View1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Johnson City apartment is the 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing starting at $660 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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$0.50
Buffalo Ridge ApartmentsBuffalo 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Antioch LandingAntioch 905 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
729 E Maple St, Unit #4729 E Maple St2BR,1BA$0.90
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1.09
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Pennington Crossing1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$0.80

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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 Pennington Crossing which is listed at $609, while the average apartment in Downtown Johnson City costs $1,899.

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 37 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 $540 which is $1,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Johnson City.

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