
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mountain City, TN from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Century Square Apartments

Sterling Hills Apartments

197 Old US Highway 321

Forrest Edge

New River Farms

Axis on Roan

Holston View

Willow Run
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River View Townhomes

Charleston Square Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

Shelby Heights

Stafford Street Village

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

The Villas at Island Road

Promise Landing Apartments

Summer Chase Apartments
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Bristol Square

Blue Ridge Apartments

Stadium View Apartments

Deer Run Apartments

Studio West Apartments

The Emerson Apartments

171 Leola St

Park Place Apartments

The Bungalow
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The Everly Apartments

Brown Crossing Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

1617 Nettle Knob Rd

470 Mink Pl

1149 Windy Hill Rd

480 Mink Pl

221 Valley Pike Rd

1471 E State St
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1308 Columbia Rd

494 Cranberry St

The Magellan
Mountain City, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain City Studio Apartments | $1,238 | $850 | $1,900 |
| Mountain City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $675 | $2,100 |
| Mountain City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $714 | $3,400 |
| Mountain City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $875 | $3,150 |
| Mountain City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $750 | $1,931 |
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Cheapest Available Mountain City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Square Apartments in the Outer Bristol neighborhood priced from $700. 197 Old US Highway 321 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Forrest Edge | Forrest Edge Townhomes! - Roommate Matching Bed... | 4BR,4BA | $750 |
| New River Farms | New River Farms - Roommate Matching Bedroom in ... | 4BR,2BA | $800 |
| The Standard at Boone | Tupelo 3 | 4BR,4BA | $899 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Boone Student Living | GC-D1 | 4BR,4BA | $925 |
| Holston View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Sterling Hills Apartments | Garden_First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Charleston Square Townhomes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain City, TN and Nearby
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain City area is the $0.63 price per square foot Trapper's Keep 1 Model at Trapper's Keep 1 in the starting from $875. The second greatest value Mountain City apartment is the 3bed/3bath Master Layout Model at Turtle Creek West Apartments starting at $905 with a $0.65 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapper's Keep 1 | Trapper's Keep 1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
| Turtle Creek West Apartments | 3bed/3bath Master Layout | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| Highpointe | C1 Lodge | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| Willow Run | 3/2.50 (Garage) - C1G | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
| Mountaineer Village | 3x3 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.86 |
| Boone Student Living | CV-C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Positive Way Apartments | Positive Way | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| New River Farms | New River Farms - Roommate Matching Bedroom in ... | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mountain City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mountain City is at 197 Old US Highway 321 listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain City Apartment is $700 at Century Square Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mountain City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountain City is starting from $1,065 at Holston View.
What is the most affordable Mountain City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mountain City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Boone Student Living and starts from $925.
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