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152 Claude Gray Rd

207 E Poplar St

2081 Devault Bridge Rd

4140 Old Jonesboro Rd

454 Oak Grove Rd

3918 Timberlake Rd

719 Rockingham Rd

2239 E Fairview Ave

409 W 8th Ave
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104 Autumn Creek Ln

6614 Kingsport Hwy
Johnson City, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Johnson City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Johnson City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,499 | $825 | $2,600 |
Johnson City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,971 | $1,250 | $2,700 |
Johnson City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,325 | $2,200 | $5,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johnson City, TN
Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Johnson City | $2,800 | $525 | 26 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Old Gray Manor | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Sterling Hills | Garden_First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN
As of April 30, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Universal at Gray Station | 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
Student Quarters Johnson City | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
Pleasant View Apartments on Carroll Creek | With Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
The Villas at Towne Acres | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Park Place Apartments | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Monarch 815 | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Old Gray Manor | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson City
What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson City?
There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in Johnson City, TN with pricing that ranges from $615 to $2,500. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson City ranging from $525 to $5,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnson City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnson City ranges from $525 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,897.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnson City?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnson City range from $1,200 to $2,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $615.
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