Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $600 (21 Rentals)

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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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712 Lamont St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

712 Lamont St.

712 Lamont StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Contour South Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Contour South Condos

2518 Plymouth RdJohnson City, TN 37601
Student Housing
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
712 Lamont St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsLarge 1x11BR,1BA$825
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Brandy Mills Apartments LLCBrandyMills 1B 1B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Student Quarters Johnson City4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.52
219 E Main St, Unit 200219 E Main St1BR,1.5BA$1.27
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.24
807 E Chilhowie Ave, Unit 4807 E Chilhowie Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Brandy Mills Apartments LLCBrandyMills 1B 1B1BR,1BA$0.95
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Burlington Mill Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.94
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Johnson City, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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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