
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TN from $600 (34 Rentals)
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111 Roseview Dr

Watauga Square

Buccaneer Court

Apex Johnson City

Presswood Court

102 Carter Sells Rd

Axis on Roan
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Sterling Hills Apartments

River View Townhomes

Charleston Square Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

Universal at Gray Station

Brush Creek Meadows

Beaver Hollow Apartments

106-108 W Mountain View Rd
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The Villas at Lavinder Lane

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

The Village at Twin Hills

The Villas at Boone Ridge

Blue Ridge Apartments

115 Towneview Estates Dr

200-206 S Boone St

605 W E St
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1909 Cherokee Rd

Greenwood Farms Apartments

Old Gray Manor

Brandy Mill Apartments

3918 Timberlake Rd

Feather Ridge

2723 S Roan St

1507 Linden St
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Eli's Place

Copper Ridge 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 | $1,327 | $675 | $2,325 |
| Watauga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $875 | $2,840 |
| Watauga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $835 | $3,350 |
| Watauga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $700 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Watauga Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watauga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 111 Roseview Dr priced from $750. 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 Watauga apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Roseview Dr | rose | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Buccaneer Court | 1 Bedroom - Buccaneer Court / Tweetsie Trail | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $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 |
| Brush Creek Meadows | 1x1 - Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TN and Nearby
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watauga area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Watauga apartment is the Buffalo 2B 1.5B Model at Buffalo Ridge Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watauga apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Mountainview Villas | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| The Harbor | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Village at Twin Hills | TwinHills 1B 1.5B G | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 111 Roseview Dr | rose | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watauga Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watauga Apartment is $750 at 111 Roseview Dr.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watauga Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watauga is starting from $875 at Apex Johnson City.
What is the most affordable Watauga Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watauga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,237.
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