
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TN from $600 (65 Rentals)
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Buffalo Ridge Apartments

Sterling Hills Apartments

113 V I P Rd

Watauga Square

Buccaneer Court

Apex Johnson City

Greenwood Farms Apartments

Presswood Court

Axis on Roan
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River View Townhomes

Charleston Square Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

Brush Creek Meadows

106-108 W Mountain View Rd

Beaver Hollow Apartments

115 Towneview Estates Dr

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

The Village at Twin Hills

The Villas at Boone Ridge
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Summer Chase Apartments

Rosemont

Blue Ridge Apartments

The Emerson Apartments

Mountainview Villas

Crockett's Landing

Universal at Mountainview

Universal at Mockingbird Lane

Miller Crest

Universal at Gray Station
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Park Place Apartments

Boones Creek Village Townhomes

2611 Browns Mill Rd

Dominion Townhomes for Rent

The Henry on Main

The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments

Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll Creek

The Everly Apartments

The Bluffs At Knob Creek

Burlington Mill Apartments
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200-206 S Boone St

111 Roseview Dr

Brandy Mills Apartments

Old Gray Manor

Feather Ridge

2723 S Roan St

409 W 8th Ave

814 Hamilton St

Eli's Place

Copper Ridge Apartments
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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 | $1,322 | $675 | $2,505 |
| Watauga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $714 | $2,980 |
| Watauga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $1,237 | $3,145 |
| Watauga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $700. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Greenwood Farms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sterling Hills Apartments | Garden_First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Brush Creek Meadows | 1x1 | 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 July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watauga 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 Watauga apartment is the 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing starting at $750 with a $0.57 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Heights | College Heights | 4BR,4BA | $0.43 |
| Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Dominion Townhomes for Rent | Dominion 2B 2.5B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 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 |
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 1B 1B | 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 $700 at Buffalo Ridge Apartments.
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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