Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Johnson City, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Johnson City, TN rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $9 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.7% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Johnson City sits 30.6% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 155 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Johnson City run around $1,238/month, 1-bedrooms at $900/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,550/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $1,800/month while apartments sit at $1,125/month, showing distinct price tiers across property types in Johnson City, TN. Apartments make up 55.1% of total rentals, with houses at 35.9%.
Median rent
Median rent in Johnson City
$1,350/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Johnson City is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $595 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Johnson City
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Johnson City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Johnson City, TN
Average rent prices in Johnson City have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, TN
Rent prices in Johnson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Johnson City is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnson City run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,237 |  1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 3% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 11% | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Johnson City, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $694 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Johnson City, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$694
Last 30 days
4%
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.
How does rent in Johnson City, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Johnson City and Asheville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Johnson City
31%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Johnson City, TN is 24% lower than the median rent in Asheville, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,774
9%$1,525
14%$1,334
7%$1,600
60%$1,300
10%$1,150
51%$1,047
12%$1,700
4%$1,572
10%$1,400
4%$1,700
24%$1,035
2%Cost of living in Johnson City, TN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% higher |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 2% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Johnson City, TN
3h ago
210 W Locust St, Johnson City, TN 37604
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$779–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Johnson City
2 beds
1 bath
$865
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Johnson City
102 Terrace Ct, Johnson City, TN 37601
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
2d ago
House for rent in Johnson City
112 Kings Mountain Ct #NA, Johnson City, TN 37604
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Johnson City
1299 Brumit Flds, Johnson City, TN 37615
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Johnson City
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Johnson City
307 Autumn Creek Ln #307, Johnson City, TN 37615
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
34m ago
Verified
1084 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,074
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1062 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,224
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$779–$1,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2202 Greenbriar Cir, Johnson City, TN 37601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
34m ago
Verified
1084 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,074
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Suncrest Dr #0, Johnson City, TN 37615
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$779–$1,025
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1062 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,224
Apartment for rent
34m ago
Verified
1084 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,074
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1062 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,224
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2202 Greenbriar Cir, Johnson City, TN 37601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Johnson City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Johnson City, TN
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 $1,350 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Johnson City?
Average rent prices in Johnson City have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Johnson City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Johnson City is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Johnson City?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Johnson City average around $920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,320/month, with two-bedrooms down 3.2% year over year while one-bedrooms held steady.
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).