Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $500 (32 Rentals)

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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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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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Pennington Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennington Crossing

3130 Rocky Top 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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Stone Crest Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Crest Townhomes

1002 Stonecrest CtJohnson 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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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 Watauga Square priced from $817. Presswood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Johnson City apartments for rent in Johnson City, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Deluxe2BR,1BA$975
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$999
Blue Ridge Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Universal at Mountain View1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$999
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1,000
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Johnson City area is the $0.50 price per square foot 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Downtown Johnson City apartment is the Antioch 907 3B 1.5B Model at Antioch Landing starting at $1,300 with a $1.02 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.
Student Quarters Johnson City4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.50
Antioch LandingAntioch 907 3B 1.5B3BR,1.5BA$1.02
Burlington Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.05
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Doe Ridge Apartments2BR/2BA 60%2BR,2BA$1.24
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1.09
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
305 Montgomery St, Unit #1305 Montgomery St1BR,1BA$0.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN

Ranked #1

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN

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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 Watauga Square which is listed at $817, while the average apartment in Downtown Johnson City costs $1,949.

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 25 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 $428 which is $1,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Johnson City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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