Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson City, TN from $800 (35 Rentals)

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property at 1419 Colony Park Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1419 Colony Park Dr

Johnson CityTN37604

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property at 117 Rowe Ln

$1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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117 Rowe Ln

Johnson CityTN37601

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property at 1700 Lone Oak Rd

$1,100 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 Lone Oak Rd

Johnson CityTN37604

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property at 201 Rockingham Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

201 Rockingham Rd

Johnson CityTN37615
property at 302 New St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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302 New St

Johnson CityTN37601
property at 303 Village Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

303 Village Dr

Johnson CityTN37604

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property at 118 Lori Ann Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

118 Lori Ann Dr

Johnson CityTN37601

Johnson City, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Johnson City, TN area range in price from $700 to $4,353 with an overall median price of $1,499. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Johnson City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Johnson City$1,499$70097

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Pennington Crossing in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $733. Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $817. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pennington CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$733
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Poplar Ridge Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$925
Brandy Mills ApartmentsBrandyMills 1B 1B1BR,1BA$950
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Standard2BR,1BA$985
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1,000
406 W Maple St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN

As of August 17, 2026 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 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Henry on Main starting at $1,399 with a $1.01 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
The Henry on Main2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
College HeightsCollege Heights4BR,4BA$0.47
Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.57
Nobb Hill ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.00
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1.09
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
729 E Maple St, Unit #3729 E Maple St1BR,1BA$0.97
Pennington CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97

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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 203 Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,472. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson City ranging from $800 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 $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,814.

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 $1,000 to $3,445, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $779.

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