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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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606 N Roan St

Johnson CityTN37601

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712 Lamont St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

712 Lamont St.

712 Lamont StJohnson City, TN 37604
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200-206 S Boone St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200-206 S Boone St

200-206 S Boone StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Boones Creek Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Boones Creek Villa

111 Browns RdJohnson City, TN 37615
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Contour South Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Contour South Condos

2518 Plymouth RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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Stonebrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonebrook Apartments

2403 Browns MillJohnson City, TN 37604
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Feather Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Feather Ridge

702 E Main StJonesborough, TN 37659

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Cheapest Available Washington County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington County, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $817. Presswood Court in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Old Gray Manor2-bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Burlington Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
The Villas at Towne Acres1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$959
Charleston Square Townhomes1x11BR,1BA$995
The Villas at Boone Ridge1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$999
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$999
Universal at Mockingbird Lane1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, TN

As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County 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 Washington County apartment is the 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing starting at $660 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington County 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
Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.50
Laurelwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
106 Car Mol Dr106 Car Mol Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Antioch LandingAntioch 905 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
729 E Maple St, Unit #4729 E Maple St2BR,1BA$0.90
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington County?

The cheapest apartment in Washington County is Watauga Square which is listed at $817, while the average apartment in Washington County costs $1,784.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Washington County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington County?

Cheap apartments in Washington County have an average cost of $317 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington County.

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