Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $800 (12 Rentals)

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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 Pennington Crossing priced from $609. 712 Lamont St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Johnson City apartments for rent in Johnson City, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pennington CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$609
712 Lamont St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Beaver Hollow Apartments1 Bedroom S501BR,1BA$775
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of September 10, 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 College Heights Model at College Heights starting at $650 with a $0.47 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
College HeightsCollege Heights4BR,4BA$0.47
Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.57
Nobb Hill ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.00
106 Car Mol Dr106 Car Mol Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Antioch LandingAntioch 907 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.11
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$1.08
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Pennington CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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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 144 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,172. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Johnson City ranging from $800 to $4,500.

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 $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,651.

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 $1,000 to $3,655, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $3,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $779.

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