Vintage Johnson City Apartments
1062 W Oakland Ave,
Johnson City, TN 37604
1-3 Beds | $1,698 - $2,413
Rental Market Trends in Johnson City, TN
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Johnson City, TN is $1,057/month.
Rent in Johnson City is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,057/month
Average Rent
658 Sq Ft
Average Size
+5.1%
Change / Year
412
Available Apartments
Johnson City rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Johnson City average $735 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Johnson City average $1,057 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Johnson City average $1,268 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Johnson City average $1,760 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Johnson City, TN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.1%, which averages out to $54 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Johnson City, TN
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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 $1,057, you’ll want to make about $3,523 per month or $42,276 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 2.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Johnson City is 1.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $735 - $1,760. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 8.8% less for utilities, and 14.3% 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.
View the Johnson City Area GuideStudio
$694/month
$694/month
One Bedroom
$1,130/month
$1,130/month
Two Bedroom
$1,247/month
$1,247/month
Three Bedroom
$1,820/month
$1,820/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Jonesborough
Avg Rent: $962/month
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Gray
Avg Rent: $1,137/month
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Piney Flats
Avg Rent: $1,009/month
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Elizabethton
Avg Rent: $751/month
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Bluff City
Avg Rent: $705/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Johnson City?
The average rent in Johnson City is $1,057 per month, which is 36.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Johnson City?
The average rent for a house in Johnson City, TN is $2,156 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Johnson City?
The average rent for a townhome in Johnson City, TN is $1,325 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Johnson City?
Rents in Johnson City, TN are increasing, with prices up 5.1% year-over-year and $54 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Johnson City?
In Johnson City, TN, 48% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.