
Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson City, TN from $800 (17 Rentals)
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1909 Cherokee Rd

102 Carter Sells Rd

805 Old Gray Station Rd
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306 W Maple St

409 Hamilton St

103 Angeline Dr
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2723 S Roan St

1025 W Mountain View Rd

1290 Milligan Hwy

1112 Spring St

1014 Johnson Ave
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2121 S Greenwood Dr

1715 Mary St

118 Lori Ann Dr

118 Lori Ann Dr

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

How much does it cost to rent a home in Johnson City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Johnson City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,537 | $1,035 | $2,200 |
Johnson City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,011 | $1,480 | $2,500 |
Johnson City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,923 | $1,395 | $5,400 |
Johnson City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,423 | $2,200 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Johnson City | $1,699 | $675 | 37 |
Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, TN is a Studio unit found at 712 Lamont St. in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $500. Beaver Hollow Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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712 Lamont St. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $500 |
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 |
Sterling Hills | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 Johnson City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Student Quarters Johnson City | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
Dominion Townhomes for Rent | Dominion 2B 2.5B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Pickens Bridge Village | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
729 E Maple St, Unit #4 | 729 E Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Harbor | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Twin Hills | TwinHills 1B 1.5B G | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
305 Montgomery St, Unit #4 | 305 Montgomery St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson City
What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson City?
There are currently 190 Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,550. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson City ranging from $850 to $5,400.
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 $850 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,979.
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 $1,250 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,480 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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