Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Contour South Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Contour South Condos

2518 Plymouth RdJohnson City, TN 37601
Student Housing
  • Smoke Free
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Brush Creek Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brush Creek Meadows

2914 Watauga RdJohnson City, TN 37601
  • Utilities Included
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Stonebrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonebrook Apartments

2403 Browns MillJohnson City, TN 37604
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Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Johnson City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Johnson City area of Johnson City, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Watauga Square priced from $817. Presswood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Johnson City apartments for rent in Johnson City, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Blue Ridge Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,054
Summer Chase ApartmentsSummer Chase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - 1A11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Johnson City area is the $1.33 price per square foot A Model at College Heights in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Johnson City apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome Model at Universal at Mockingbird Lane starting at $1,659 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Johnson City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College HeightsA4BR,4BA$1.33
Universal at Mockingbird Lane3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Student Quarters Johnson City4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.52
Apex Johnson City2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Stoneybrook Heights Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Park Place Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Monarch 8152BR2BR,2BA$0.86
305 Montgomery St, Unit #2305 Montgomery St1BR,1BA$0.82
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Blue Ridge Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City, TN

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Johnson City, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood in Johnson City, TN

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Johnson City Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Johnson City is Watauga Square which is listed at $817, while the average apartment in Downtown Johnson City costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Johnson City?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Johnson City have an average cost of $754 which is $1,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Johnson City.

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