Apartments for Rent in Johnson City TN
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Johnson City Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $996/mo
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Explore Rent Prices Near Johnson City, TN
Johnson City, TN’s average rent price is $1,247 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.
| Average Rent | |
|---|---|
| Gray | $1,050 |
| Elizabethton | $600 |
| Kingsport | $1,269 |
| Bristol | $2,833 |
Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.
Johnson City, TN Apartments for Rent
Set in the East Tennessee foothills, Johnson City delivers trails, parks, and a growing downtown right at your doorstep. When you're searching for apartments for rent in Johnson City, you'll find homes near major employers like East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City Medical Center, and the Mountain Home VA campus, all connected by I-26 and State of Franklin Road. Top spots to look include Downtown (walking distance to Founders Park, King Commons, breweries, and the Johnson City Transit Center), the historic Tree Streets beside ETSU, North Roan/Mall at Johnson City for big-name shopping and dining, Boones Creek and the Winged Deer Park area by Boone Lake, South Johnson City for quick access to Buffalo Mountain Park, the Mountain Home district around the VA campus, and the West Walnut Street corridor connecting campus to downtown cafes and coffee shops.
Weekends here come easy: bike the 10-mile Tweetsie Trail to Elizabethton, launch a kayak at Winged Deer Park on Boone Lake, or catch a show at Freedom Hall Civic Center. For daily convenience, apartments near ETSU and rentals close to the Johnson City Transit Center keep your commute simple, while I-26 speeds trips to Kingsport, Bristol, and Tri-Cities Airport. Dining thrives downtown and along North Roan Street, and local history meets green space at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site and Founders Park—perfect spots to unwind without leaving town.
Johnson City, TN Rental Insights
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The average rent in Johnson City, TN is $996 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Johnson City, TN is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Johnson City, TN are 37601, 37604, and 37615.
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The cost of living in Johnson City, TN is 2.7% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.
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To live comfortably in Johnson City, TN as a single adult with no dependents, aim for a salary of at least $66,000 before taxes. Expect to spend about $8,556/year for groceries, $13,500 for goods and services, and $18,864/year for housing. To decide how much you should spend on rent, use our rent affordability calculator.
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You can find flexible rentals in Johnson City, TN by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 587 Johnson City apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Johnson City, TN has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in Johnson City, TN have access to East Tennessee State, Milligan College, King University, and Tusculum College.