
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Watauga, TN from $600 (53 Rentals)
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Buffalo Ridge Apartments

Watauga Square

Buccaneer Court

Greenwood Farms Apartments

Presswood Court

Axis on Roan

Sterling Hills Apartments

River View Townhomes

Charleston Square Townhomes
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Pickens Bridge Village

The Henry on Main

Brush Creek Meadows

106-108 W Mountain View Rd

Beaver Hollow Apartments

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

The Village at Twin Hills

Burlington Mill Apartments

The Villas at Boone Ridge

115 Towneview Estates Dr
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Summer Chase Apartments

Rosemont

Miller Crest

Blue Ridge Apartments

Mountainview Villas

Crockett's Landing

Apex Johnson City

Universal at Mockingbird Lane

659 Jena Beth Dr

703 Fall St
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Universal at Gray Station

Universal at Mountainview

Boones Creek Village Townhomes

2611 Browns Mill Rd

200-206 S Boone St

111 Roseview Dr

205 Mary Key St

Brandy Mills Apartments

Old Gray Manor

Feather Ridge
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814 Hamilton St

105 Hillcrest Dr

1202 Grover St

Eli's Place

Copper Ridge Apartments

203 Meridith St

1507 Linden St

3918 Timberlake Rd

Pleasant View Apartments on Cherokee

Paxton Place
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Watauga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $675 | $2,475 |
| Watauga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $915 | $2,820 |
| Watauga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,275 | $3,275 |
| Watauga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $779 | $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 Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $817. Presswood Court in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watauga apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Brandy Mills Apartments | BrandyMills 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Twin Hills | TwinHills 1B 1.5B G | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Burlington Mill Apartments | Burlington Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Copper Ridge Apartments | CopperRidge 1B 1B G | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Charleston Square Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TN and Nearby
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watauga area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Henry on Main in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Watauga apartment is the College Heights Model at College Heights starting at $650 with a $0.47 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry on Main | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| College Heights | College Heights | 4BR,4BA | $0.47 |
| Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Dominion Townhomes for Rent | Dominion 2B 2.5B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Mountainview Villas | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| 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 |
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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 $817 at Watauga Square.
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 $1,000 at Beaver Hollow Apartments.
What is the most affordable Watauga Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watauga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Charleston Square Townhomes and starts from $1,295.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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