Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Johnson City Neighborhood of Johnson City, TN from $800 (14 Rentals)

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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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments priced from $750. Watauga Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $817. Here are the most affordable Downtown Johnson City apartments for rent in Johnson City, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buffalo Ridge ApartmentsBuffalo 1B 1B1BR,1BA$750
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN

As of March 24, 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
Buffalo Ridge ApartmentsBuffalo 1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Johnson City

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Johnson City?

There are currently 122 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $615 to $2,500. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Johnson City ranging from $850 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Johnson City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Johnson City ranges from $850 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,608.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Johnson City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Johnson City range from $1,295 to $2,129, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $615.

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