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Rental Market Trends in Johnson City, TN

What is the average rent in Johnson City, TN?

$1,004/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Johnson City, TN is $1,004 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Johnson City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Johnson City, you can expect to pay about $677 per month for a studio, $1,004 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,210 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,706 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$677/month
270 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,004/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,210/month
984 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,706/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,042/month
1,607 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,753/month
2,140 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,720/month
972 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Johnson City, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $31 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Johnson City, TN
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Johnson City, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
21% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Johnson City?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Johnson City is the most affordable neighborhood in Johnson City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Johnson City
$1,166/month
708 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Johnson City?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Johnson City is the most expensive neighborhood in Johnson City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Johnson City
$1,166/month
708 Sq Ft

Which Johnson City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Johnson City with the most apartments available is Downtown Johnson City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Johnson City
$1,166/month
708 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Johnson City, TN?

Because the average rent in Johnson City is $1,004, you’ll want to make about $3,346 per month or $40,152 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Johnson City, TN is 3.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Johnson City is 1.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $677 - $1,706. You can expect to pay 6.5% less for groceries, 10.5% less for utilities, and 16.7% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Johnson City

Johnson City, TN

Downtown Johnson City

Johnson City, TN

Studio
$697/month
$697/month
One Bedroom
$1,089/month
$1,089/month
Two Bedroom
$1,200/month
$1,200/month
Three Bedroom
$1,733/month
$1,733/month
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Rosemont

Rosemont

1406 Skyline Dr,
Johnson City, TN 37604

1-3 Beds | $1,179 - $1,929

Universal at Mountain View

Universal at Mountain View

1193 W Mountain View Rd,
Johnson City, TN 37604

1-3 Beds | $999 - $2,499

The Hub at Mountcastle

The Hub at Mountcastle

207 E Mountcastle Dr,
Johnson City, TN 37601

1-2 Beds | $1,059 - $1,449

The Harbor

The Harbor

1109 University Pky,
Johnson City, TN 37604

2-4 Beds | $615 - $799

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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