
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $600 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Johnson City area of Johnson City.


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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 Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
Downtown Johnson City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $600 | $1,600 |
Downtown Johnson City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $875 | $2,014 |
Downtown Johnson City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,295 | $2,499 |
Downtown Johnson City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $675 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN.
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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 712 Lamont St. priced from $750. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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712 Lamont St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Greenwood Farms Apartments | Large 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Brandy Mills Apartments LLC | BrandyMills 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Johnson City apartment is the 219 E Main St Model at 219 E Main St, Unit 200 starting at $1,550 with a $1.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Student Quarters Johnson City | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
219 E Main St, Unit 200 | 219 E Main St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
807 E Chilhowie Ave, Unit 4 | 807 E Chilhowie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Brandy Mills Apartments LLC | BrandyMills 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Park Place Apartments | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Burlington Mill Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
The Harbor | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $750, 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 $421 which is $1,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Johnson City.
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