Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington County, TN from $800 (40 Rentals)

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property at 409 S Beech St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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409 S Beech St

Johnson CityTN37604
property at 149 E Highland Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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149 E Highland Rd

Johnson CityTN37601

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property at 1419 Colony Park Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1419 Colony Park Dr

Johnson CityTN37604
property at 163 Browns Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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163 Browns Rd

Johnson CityTN37615
property at 304 W Pine

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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304 W Pine

Johnson CityTN37604
property at 416 Lee St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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416 Lee St

Johnson CityTN37604
property at 108 E Chilhowie Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 E Chilhowie Ave

Johnson CityTN37601

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property at 115 Beechnut St

$1,350 - $1,400

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115 Beechnut St

Johnson CityTN37601
property at 1311 E Holston Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1311 E Holston Ave

Johnson CityTN37601

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Cheapest Available Washington County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington County, TN is a Studio unit found at 712 Lamont St. in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $699. 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 Washington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
712 Lamont St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
707 Carter Sells Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$865
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$875
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Poplar Ridge Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$925
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1,000
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Twin HillsTwinHills 1B 1.5B G1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, TN

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County 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 Washington County 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 Washington County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College HeightsCollege Heights4BR,4BA$0.43
Dominion Townhomes for RentDominion 2B 2.5B2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.02
Laurelwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
106 Car Mol Dr106 Car Mol Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1.09
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
707 Carter Sells Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington County?

There are currently 189 Apartments for Rent in Washington County, TN with pricing that ranges from $395 to $4,987. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington County ranging from $825 to $3,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington County ranges from $825 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,940.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washington County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington County range from $1,237 to $3,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

Expert Rental Resources

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