Allandale Falls
1000 University Blvd,
Kingsport, TN 37660
$877 - $1,688
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Kingsport, TN
What is the average rent in Kingsport, TN?
$1,001/month
Average Rent
724 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Kingsport, TN is $1,001 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Kingsport more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kingsport, you can expect to pay about $855 per month for a studio, $1,001 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,224 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,428 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kingsport, TN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $14 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Kingsport, TN
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
11%
Below $700/month
39%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kingsport?
Based on current rent prices, Preston Forest, Town Of Kingsport and Downtown Kingsport are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kingsport.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kingsport?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kingsport, Cherokee Village and Town Of Kingsport are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kingsport.
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Which Kingsport neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kingsport with the most apartments available are Town Of Kingsport, Downtown Kingsport and Preston Forest .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kingsport, TN?
Because the average rent in Kingsport is $1,001, you’ll want to make about $3,336 per month or $40,032 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 Kingsport, TN is 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kingsport is 15.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $855 - $1,428. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 14.2% less for utilities, and 10.5% less for transportation.
How does Kingsport, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kingsport, 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
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$700/month
One Bedroom
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$1,414/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,630/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,955/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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.