Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $800 (15 Rentals)

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property at 409 S Beech St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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409 S Beech St

Johnson CityTN37604

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property at 1419 Colony Park Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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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 102 E Unaka Ave

$1,235

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$1,235

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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102 E Unaka Ave

Johnson CityTN37601

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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 Watauga Square priced from $817. Apex Johnson City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Johnson City apartments for rent in Johnson City, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$875
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Miller Street Townhomes1 Bedroom Townhome with Drive Under Garage1BR,1BA$909
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Johnson City area is the $0.47 price per square foot College Heights Model at College Heights in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $650. 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.
College HeightsCollege Heights4BR,4BA$0.47
Dominion Townhomes for RentDominion 2B 2.5B2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.02
Antioch LandingAntioch 907 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.16
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1.09
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
110 Car Mol Dr, Unit 110 Car Mol Dr.110 Car Mol Dr2BR,1BA$1.18
405 W Pine St, Unit 405 West Pine St.405 W Pine St1BR,1BA$1.17

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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 134 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,350. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Johnson City ranging from $815 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 $815 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,310.

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 $3,045, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $2,475. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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