Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $700 (9 Rentals)

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property at 406 E Unaka Ave

$795

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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406 E Unaka Ave

Johnson CityTN37601

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property at 409 S Beech St

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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409 S Beech St

Johnson CityTN37604
property at 1419 Colony Park Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1419 Colony Park Dr

Johnson CityTN37604

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property at 304 W Pine

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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304 W Pine

Johnson CityTN37604

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 Studio unit found at 712 Lamont St. priced from $699. 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.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Buccaneer Court1 Bedroom - Buccaneer Court / Tweetsie Trail1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of June 05, 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 Dominion 2B 2.5B Model at Dominion Townhomes for Rent starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 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
Dominion Townhomes for RentDominion 2B 2.5B2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.02
Buffalo Ridge ApartmentsBuffalo 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.88
106 Car Mol Dr106 Car Mol Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
707 Carter Sells Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
729 E Maple St, Unit #3729 E Maple St1BR,1BA$0.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Johnson City

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Johnson City?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,089. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Johnson City ranging from $795 to $3,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Johnson City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Johnson City ranges from $795 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,494.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Johnson City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Johnson City range from $835 to $3,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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