
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Unicoi, TN from $700 (63 Rentals)
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Buffalo Ridge Apartments

Sterling Hills Apartments

Watauga Square

Buccaneer Court

Apex Johnson City

Presswood Court

Axis on Roan

Greenwood Farms Apartments

The Villas at River Bend
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River View Townhomes

Charleston Square Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

106-108 W Mountain View Rd

Beaver Hollow Apartments

Brush Creek Meadows

The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments

Walnut Cove Apartments

The Villas at Boone Ridge

Retreat at Meadowview
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Summer Chase Apartments

Rosemont

Blue Ridge Apartments

The Emerson Apartments

Crockett's Landing

Universal at Mountainview

Universal at Mockingbird Lane

Miller Crest

Universal at Gray Station

Park Place Apartments
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Boones Creek Village Townhomes

Laurelwood Apartments

2611 Browns Mill Rd

Antioch Landing

Dominion Townhomes for Rent

The Bluffs At Knob Creek

Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll Creek

The Everly Apartments

The Henry on Main

200-206 S Boone St
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Old Gray Manor

Brandy Mills Apartments

3918 Timberlake Rd

277 E Main St

Feather Ridge

2723 S Roan St

814 Hamilton St

409 W 8th Ave

Eli's Place

1401 John Exum Pkwy
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Unicoi, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Unicoi?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $700 | $2,375 |
| Unicoi 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $714 | $2,810 |
| Unicoi 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,237 | $3,145 |
| Unicoi 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $700 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Unicoi Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Unicoi, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $817. Apex Johnson City in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Unicoi apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Greenwood Farms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Sterling Hills Apartments | Garden_First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pickens Bridge Village | 1 Bedroom First Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| The Villas at River Bend | 1 Bedroom First Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Unicoi, TN and Nearby
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Unicoi area is the $0.43 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Heights | College Heights | 4BR,4BA | $0.43 |
| Dominion Townhomes for Rent | Dominion 2B 2.5B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Laurelwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Antioch Landing | Antioch 907 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Harbor | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Walnut Cove Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUnicoi, TN
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Unicoi Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Unicoi Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Unicoi Apartment is $817 at Watauga Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Unicoi Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Unicoi is starting from $875 at Apex Johnson City.
What is the most affordable Unicoi Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Unicoi Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,237.
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