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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Modern living
  • Private patio
  • Serene setting
  • Thoughtful finishes

Location

1920 Bowater Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
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Management

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Leasing office

(844) 278-3514 ext. 8221

Open today 

8:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Bridgewater Retreat earns a strong overall impression with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, supported by excellent marks for price, amenities, and location. Its spacious floor plans, modern living, private patio, serene setting, and thoughtful finishes pair well with nearby pet services, outdoor spaces, and a solid photo gallery that helps give renters a clear sense of the property.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Bridgewater Retreat is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bridgewater Retreat has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bed 1 Bath1 bed1 bath650 sqft$899 /mo6 units available
2 Bed 1 Bath2 bed1 bath770 sqft$1,099 /mo6 units available

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Amenities for Bridgewater Retreat

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGrill and Picnic Areas
Outdoor SpacePlayground

Services

24 Hour LaundryOn-Site Maintenance
On-Site ManagementOnsite Community Manager

Neighborhood

Excellent Access
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Administrative Fee

One-time.

$200

Deposit

One-time. Deposit.

$500–$700

Internet Reimbursement

Monthly. Internet Reimbursement.

$50

Building Liability Waiver Fee

Monthly. Building Liability Waiver Fee.

$15

Common Area / Amenity Charge

Monthly. Common Area / Amenity Charge.

$35–$45

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Surface Lot

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Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max. Contact leasing office for parking policy.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Cat - Pet Fees Or Charges

One-time. 2 cats max. Non Refundable Pet Fee - Cat.

$300

Cat - Pet Rent

Monthly. Pet Rent - Cat.

$25

Dog

Dog - Pet Fees Or Charges

One-time. 2 dogs max. Pet Fee - Dog - Non Refundable.

$300

Dog - Pet Rent

Monthly. Pet Rent - Dog.

$25

SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Year built1970
Units100
Lease terms12 months
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About Bridgewater Retreat

HomeApartments in Kingsport Bridgewater Retreat

Bridgewater Retreat Apartments blends Kingsport’s natural beauty with the comfort of modern living. Tucked into a peaceful residential pocket, this community offers a quiet, wooded backdrop while keeping you close to the conveniences you rely on—shopping, dining, parks, and major employers. Spacious floor plans, thoughtful finishes, and community spaces designed for connection make it easy to settle in and feel at home. Whether you’re relaxing on your private patio, enjoying a morning walk around the property, or unwinding after work in a serene setting, Bridgewater Retreat delivers the balance of comfort and simplicity that residents love.


Year Built: 1970

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Bridgewater Retreat is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bridgewater Retreat has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Bridgewater Retreat
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Bridgewater Retreat offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Bridgewater Retreat goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Bridgewater Retreat receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Bridgewater Retreat is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Bridgewater Retreat does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Bridgewater Retreat is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Bridgewater Retreat compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 2.2 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.9 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 1.6 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in Kingsport

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% higher than 1-bedrooms in Kingsport.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Bridgewater Retreat to be 8% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kingsport.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Kingsport
A table of studio rental data trends in Kingsport
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,325
November 2024$1,120
December 2024$956
January 2025$825
February 2025$906
March 2025$1,294
April 2025$1,025
May 2025$840
June 2025$975
July 2025$892
August 2025$848
September 2025$885
October 2025$867
November 2025$915
December 2025$1,068
January 2026$1,046
February 2026$975
March 2026$1,081
April 2026$1,400
May 2026$1,400
June 2026$1,493
July 2026$1,381
August 2026$1,430
September 2026$1,431
October 2026$1,350

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1920 Bowater Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $899.
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Schools near Bridgewater Retreat

Palmer Early Learning Center

1609 ft henry dr

kingsport, TN, 37664

PKPublic

Andrew Jackson Elementary School

600 jackson st

kingsport, TN, 37660

PK, K-5Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Kingsport near 1920 Bowater Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1920 Bowater Dr, Kingsport

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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