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Johnson City, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Johnson City, TN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Johnson City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Johnson City$2,872$82541

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $817. Axis on Roan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Brandy Mills ApartmentsBrandyMills 1B 1B1BR,1BA$950
Sterling HillsGarden1BR,1BA$950
Universal at Mountain View1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$999
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050
Twin HillsTwinHills 1B 1.5B G1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Johnson City apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Burlington Mill Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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
Burlington Mill Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.96
Student Quarters Johnson City4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.52
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.24
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
729 E Maple St, Unit #4729 E Maple St2BR,1BA$1.00
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.94
Twin HillsTwinHills 1B 1.5B G1BR,1.5BA$1.17
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
305 Montgomery St, Unit #1305 Montgomery St1BR,1BA$0.99

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Johnson City, TN
Population: 66,778

Ranked #552

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson City

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson City?

There are currently 198 Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $675 to $4,677. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson City ranging from $825 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnson City ranges from $825 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,033.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnson City range from $1,295 to $2,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,145 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,375 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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