Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TN from $500 (22 Rentals)

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429 W G St

ElizabethtonTN37643

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200-206 S Boone St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200-206 S Boone St

200-206 S Boone StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Brush Creek Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brush Creek Meadows

2914 Watauga RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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Feather Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Feather Ridge

702 E Main StJonesborough, TN 37659

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719 Rockingham Rd

Johnson CityTN37615

Watauga, TN Local Guide

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. Greenwood Farms Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watauga apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsLarge 1x11BR,1BA$825
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Twin Oaks Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$915
Sterling HillsGarden1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TN and Nearby

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watauga area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $680. The second greatest value Watauga apartment is the With Garage Model at Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll Creek starting at $1,650 with a $1.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watauga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Student Quarters Johnson City4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.52
Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll CreekWith Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.24
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Monarch 8152BR2BR,2BA$0.86
Stoneybrook Heights Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Twin Oaks Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Old Gray Manor2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27

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Getting Around Watauga, TN

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

9 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $915 at Twin Oaks 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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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