
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $800 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Johnson City area of Johnson City.


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409 Hamilton St

2723 S Roan St

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1715 Mary St

2263 Forest Acres Dr, Unit 2263
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Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Johnson City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Johnson City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,569 | $1,035 | $2,000 |
Downtown Johnson City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,078 | $1,700 | $2,500 |
Downtown Johnson City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,060 | $1,395 | $5,400 |
Downtown Johnson City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 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 $550. Pennington Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $733. 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 | $550 |
Pennington Crossing | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Beaver Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom S50 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Johnson City area is the $1.08 price per square foot Dominion 2B 2.5B Model at Dominion Townhomes for Rent in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Johnson City apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Burlington Mill Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 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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Dominion Townhomes for Rent | Dominion 2B 2.5B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
Burlington Mill Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Beaver Hollow Apartments | 3 Bedroom S60 | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
729 E Maple St, Unit #4 | 729 E Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
305 Montgomery St, Unit #4 | 305 Montgomery St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Pennington Crossing | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 127 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,565. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Johnson City ranging from $850 to $5,400.
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 $850 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,033.
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 $1,250 to $2,565, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.
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