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Rental Market Trends in Kingsport, TN

What is the average rent in Kingsport, TN?

$998/month

Average Rent

724 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Kingsport, TN is $998 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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, $998 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,214 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,380 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$855/month
498 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$998/month
724 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,214/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,380/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,418/month
929 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,122/month
1,637 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,382/month
2,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kingsport, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $11 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Kingsport, TN
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kingsport, TN
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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kingsport?

Based on current rent prices, Town Of Kingsport and Downtown Kingsport" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kingsport.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Town Of Kingsport
$1,259/month
756 Sq Ft
Downtown Kingsport
$1,458/month
817 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kingsport?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kingsport and Town Of Kingsport" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kingsport.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kingsport
$1,458/month
817 Sq Ft
Town Of Kingsport
$1,259/month
756 Sq Ft

Which Kingsport neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kingsport with the most apartments available are Town Of Kingsport and Downtown Kingsport" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Town Of Kingsport
$1,259/month
756 Sq Ft
Downtown Kingsport
$1,458/month
817 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Kingsport is $998, you’ll want to make about $3,326 per month or $39,912 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 - $1,380. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 14.2% less for utilities, and 10.5% less for transportation.

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Kingsport, TN

260 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Town Of Kingsport

Kingsport, TN

Downtown Kingsport

Kingsport, TN

Studio
$876/month
$701/month
One Bedroom
$943/month
$1,379/month
Two Bedroom
$1,184/month
$1,625/month
Three Bedroom
$1,303/month
$1,904/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.

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.

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