Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Johnson City, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Johnson City

$1,200/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Johnson City is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $730 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Johnson City

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Johnson City rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Johnson City, NY

Average rent prices in Johnson City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Johnson City, NY

Rent prices in Johnson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Johnson City is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnson City run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,000

6%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,650

23%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,700

11%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Johnson City, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Johnson City, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Johnson City and Binghamton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Johnson City

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnson City, NY is equal to the median rent in Binghamton, NY.

Discover rentals in Johnson City, NY

Tri-Light Residences - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Tri-Light Residences

220 Harry L Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

200 N Broad St #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

Tri-Light Residences - 31

200 N Broad St #31, Johnson City, NY 13790

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 16

72 Virginia Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

72 Virginia Ave.

72 Virginia Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

11 Dayton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

11 Dayton St

11 Dayton St, Johnson City, NY 13790

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Johnson City, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Johnson City rental market.

How much is rent in Johnson City?

The average rent in Johnson City is $1,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnson City?

Average rent prices in Johnson City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Johnson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Johnson City is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $730 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Johnson City?

To comfortably afford rent in Johnson City, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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