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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 $775. 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$775
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsLarge 1x11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of May 29, 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
Summer Chase ApartmentsSummer Chase I - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1C13BR,2BA$1.38
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
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Monarch 8152BR2BR,2BA$0.86
Stoneybrook Heights Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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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 125 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $615 to $2,500. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Johnson City ranging from $525 to $3,950.

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 $525 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,675.

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 $1,295 to $2,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $615.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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