Rosemont
1406 Skyline Dr,
Johnson City, TN 37604
1-3 Beds | $1,179 - $1,929
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.
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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.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Johnson City, TN
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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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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.
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Which Johnson City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Johnson City with the most apartments available is Downtown Johnson City .
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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.
How does Johnson City, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Johnson City, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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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.