Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Boones Creek Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Boones Creek Villa

111 Browns RdJohnson City, TN 37615
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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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Contour South Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Contour South Condos

2518 Plymouth RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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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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Stonebrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonebrook Apartments

2403 Browns MillJohnson City, TN 37604
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Rockingham Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rockingham Townhomes

215 Rockingham RdJohnson City, TN 37615
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Stone Crest Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Crest Townhomes

1002 Stonecrest CtJohnson City, TN 37604
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Pecan Court Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Court Townhomes

1500 Seminole DrJohnson City, TN 37604
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Eli's Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eli's Place

3529 W Walnut StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Mountainview Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountainview Villas

414 E Mountain View RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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Piney Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Piney Flats

197 Jonesboro RdPiney Flats, TN 37686
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Feather Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Feather Ridge

702 E Main StJonesborough, TN 37659

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Johnson City, TN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Johnson City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Johnson City$1,699$61538

Cheapest Available Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson City, 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 Johnson City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Old Gray Manor2-bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Sterling HillsGarden1BR,1BA$950
Pickens Bridge Village1 Bedroom First Level1BR,1BA$999
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,054
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Charleston Square Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,145
The Hub at Mountcastle1 Bedroom, 1 BA - Axis SX1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson City area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome Model at Universal at Gray Station in the starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Johnson City apartment is the 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City starting at $680 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Universal at Gray Station3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.25
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
Stoneybrook Heights Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
106-108 W Mountain View Rd2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Monarch 8152BR2BR,2BA$0.86
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Old Gray Manor2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27

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Johnson City Overview

Are you searching for apartments in East Tennesee? Then take a look at Johnson City. This beautiful town nestles in rolling hills and is an excellent place to live if you love the outdoors. Go hiking in Buffalo Mountain Park for spectacular views. Or, spend your days at Winged Deer Park, boating and playing disc golf. Plus, college students will find affordable living only two and a half miles away from East Tennessee State University campus.

Why live in Johnson City, TN?

If you're a college student at East Tennessee State University or one of the other 66 colleges in the area, you can't beat living in Johnson City. There's affordable housing, plenty of nightlife, arts and culture, and gorgeous scenic outdoor adventures to be had by you and your friends. Johnson City is also a lovely place to raise a family, nestled in the hills of East Tennesse. There are a variety of apartments to choose from, ranging from student housing and furnished studios to affordable senior living. There are also options for families up to four bedrooms. Johnson City apartments can accommodate just about everyone.

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Getting Around Johnson City, TN

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnson City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnson City?

The cheapest apartment in Johnson City is Watauga Square which is listed at $817, while the average apartment in Johnson City costs $1,699.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johnson City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Johnson City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Johnson City?

Cheap apartments in Johnson City have an average cost of $421 which is $1,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson City.

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