
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington County, TN from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Poplar Ridge Apartments

812 E Maple St, Unit #3

305 Montgomery St, Unit #1

Watauga Square

404 W Jackson Blvd

Buccaneer Court

Presswood Court

102 Carter Sells Rd

Laurelwood Apartments
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Greenwood Farms Apartments

Brandy Mills Apartments

410 W Maple St

206 E Watauga Ave

Charleston Square Townhomes

Universal at Gray Station

Apex Johnson City

The Hub at Mountcastle

Universal at Mountain View

Universal at Mockingbird Lane
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Brush Creek Meadows

Beaver Hollow Apartments

135 Lee Dr

Blue Ridge Apartments

Twin Hills

Laurel Brook Community

106-108 W Mountain View Rd

The Villas at Boone Ridge

Antioch Landing

1503 E Millard St
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712 Lamont St.

Almeda Historic Apartment Building

The Retreat at Indian Ridge

200-206 S Boone St

Boones Creek Villa

Contour South Condos

Miller Street Townhomes

Old Gray Manor

The Villas at Towne Acres

Stonebrook Apartments
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818 Hamilton St

3918 Timberlake Rd

131 Lake Dr

Feather Ridge

Silver Creek Apartments & Townhomes

Rockingham Townhomes

Eli's Place

Willow Creek Apartments

Copper Ridge Apartments

Mountainview Villas
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Washington County, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $700 | $2,205 |
| Washington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $900 | $2,660 |
| Washington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,295 | $3,455 |
| Washington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $700 | $2,500 |
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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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $700. Poplar Ridge Apartments in the Town Of Kingsport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Poplar Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Villas at Towne Acres | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Buccaneer Court | 2/1 Medium - Buccaneer Court | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Universal at Mockingbird Lane | 1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, TN
As of January 09, 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 $650 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 830 Johnson Ave, Unit 830 Johnson Ave #2 | 830 Johnson Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.68 |
| Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.50 |
| Antioch Landing | Antioch 907 3B 1.5B | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| 106 Car Mol Dr, Unit 11 | 106 Car Mol Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Harbor | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Poplar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 305 Montgomery St, Unit #1 | 305 Montgomery St | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Washington County costs $1,889.
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 25 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 $290 which is $1,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington County.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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