Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Average rent in
Johnson City, TN

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,325. This is -30%, or $575, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,325

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

166

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,325. This is -30%, or $575, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
57%
27%
9%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

51%
49%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Johnson City, TN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Johnson City, TN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Johnson City, TN is $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN costs about $900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in Johnson City, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,625.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$900

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,925

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

5%

Studio

$2,000

1%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Johnson City, TN, 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.

Compare rent prices in Johnson City, TN to other cities

Median rent prices in Johnson City, TN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Asheville, NC.

Johnson City

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnson City, TN is 30% lower than the median rent in Asheville, NC.

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Cost of living in
Johnson City, TN

The overall cost of living in Johnson City, TN is 3% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% higher

Groceries

6% lower

Health

13% lower

Housing

1% lower

Transportation

17% lower

Utilities

10% lower

Apartments for rent in Abingdon

Discover rentals in Johnson City, TN

3d ago

7.1

Very good

210 West Locust Street

210 W Locust St, Johnson City, TN 37604

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Buffalo Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

3500 Timberlake Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,100

Apartment for rent

127 Hillview Court #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

Hillview Apartments - 15

127 Hillview Court #15, Johnson City, TN 37615

2 beds

1 bath

$720

Apartment for rent

Available May 16

503 Okolona Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

503 Okolona Road

503 Okolona Road, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Buccaneer Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Buccaneer Court

1707 Buccaneer Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,100

Apartment for rent

1008 Quality Cir - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 20

1504 Colony Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

2BR/1.0BA

1504 Colony Park Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

1400 Virginia St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

Top Floor of Duplex Beside ETSU

1400 Virginia St #2, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent