
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TN (38 Rentals)


Universal at Mountain View

Crockett's Landing

Vintage Johnson City

Summer Chase Apartments

Brush Creek Meadows

Boones Creek Village Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

Knob Creek Apartments

Blue Ridge Apartments
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The Henry on Main

The Villas at Boone Ridge

Charleston Square Townhomes

The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments

Universal at Gray Station

Universal at Mockingbird Lane

Sterling Hills

Greenwood Farms Apartments

Twin Hills

Buccaneer Court
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Axis on Roan

244 Lofts on Main

Watauga Square

River View Townhomes

Burlington Mill Apartments

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

Brandy Mills Apartments

Beaver Hollow Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

Presswood Court
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Buffalo Ridge Apartments

104 Toll Branch Rd

2703 Watauga Rd

200-206 S Boone St

Eli's Place

Copper Ridge Apartments

Paxton Place

Orleans Terrace Apartments
Watauga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watauga?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $675 | $2,205 |
| Watauga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $900 | $2,660 |
| Watauga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,125 | $3,455 |
| Watauga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $700 | $2,500 |
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Largest Available Watauga and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watauga, TN is found at Vintage Johnson City in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood and is 991 square feet priced from $1,654. Knob Creek Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 988 square feet and currently listed start at $1,270. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watauga:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Johnson City | 1B - SUNROOM | 991 Sq Ft | $1,654 |
| Knob Creek Apartments | Birch | 988 Sq Ft | $1,270 |
| The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments | A1SR | 900 Sq Ft | $1,507 |
| Sterling Hills | Chalet | 900 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Twin Hills | TwinHills 1B 1.5B G | 900 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
| The Henry on Main | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 896 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $895 |
| Boones Creek Village Townhomes | 1 BR/1 Bath One Level with Attached Garage | 802 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| Burlington Mill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Universal at Gray Station | 1 Bedroom Second Level - 760sf | 760 Sq Ft | $1,259 |
Cheapest Available Watauga and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watauga, TN is the Buffalo 1B 1B Model starting from $700 at Buffalo Ridge Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. The second most affordable Watauga 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Watauga Square starting at $817 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watauga is currently $1,266. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watauga:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 1B 1B | $700 |
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $817 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | $850 |
| River View Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Second Level | $879 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | $895 |
| Sterling Hills | Garden_First Floor | $950 |
| Universal at Mockingbird Lane | 1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf | $999 |
| Universal at Gray Station | 1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf | $999 |
| Universal at Mountain View | 1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf | $999 |
| Brush Creek Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Watauga Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Watauga Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watauga is $1,266.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Watauga Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watauga is a 991 square feet unit starting from $1,654 at Vintage Johnson City.
What is the average size for Watauga 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Watauga is currently 1,048 sq ft.
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