Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Johnson City, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Johnson City, TN rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,350/month. The slight $7 decrease compared to last year is negligible and does not represent a meaningful change in rents.
Compared to national trends
Johnson City is 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 160 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,450/month in Johnson City. The range reflects diverse options for renters across bedroom counts.
Median rent
Median rent in Johnson City
$1,350/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Johnson City is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Johnson City
160
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnson City run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 | 1% | 62% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 |  1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 9% | 13% |
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 | $1,175 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,392 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $694 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
62%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
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
$1,175
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,392
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$694
Last 30 days
2%
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
29%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Johnson City, TN is 23% lower than the median rent in Asheville, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
4%$1,827
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2%$1,500
19%$1,700
3%$1,150
38%$1,400
11%$1,450
18%$1,650
15%$1,200
7%$1,669
2%$1,100
24%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
4d ago
210 W Locust St, Johnson City, TN 37604
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3130 Rocky Top Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$609 –$874
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$696–$1,025
Apartment for rent
2d ago
131 N Creek Dr, Johnson City, TN 37615
2 beds
1 bath
$889
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Johnson City
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Johnson City
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,038
$3,806
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
202 E Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,744–$3,613
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1084 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,264
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1062 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,564–$2,274
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$696–$1,025
Apartment for rent
2d ago
120 Reeser Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1084 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,264
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1062 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,564–$2,274
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
118 Lori Ann Dr #2, Johnson City, TN 37601
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
Verified
918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$696–$1,025
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1084 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,019–$2,264
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1062 W Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,564–$2,274
Apartment for rent
2d ago
120 Reeser Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1707 Buccaneer Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment 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 September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Johnson City?
Average rent prices in Johnson City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Johnson City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Johnson City is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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?
May offers the lowest rents in Johnson City, running about 8.1% below July's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to optimize their housing costs.
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).