Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Average rent in
Johnson City, TN

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,312. This is -31%, or $587, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,312

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

151

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,312. This is -31%, or $587, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
57%
26%
9%
3%
$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 increased by 8% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,097. A 1-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN costs about $925 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 $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$925

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,275

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,850

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

4%

5%

Studio

$1,375

7%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

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$1,312
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnson City, TN is 27% 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

22h 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

503 Okolona Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

503 Okolona Road

503 Okolona Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

3614 N Roan St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

3614 N Roan St #7, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Buccaneer Court - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Buccaneer Court

1707 Buccaneer Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,150

Apartment for rent

8 Vine Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

8 Vine Lane

8 Vine Ln, 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

$965

Apartment for rent

155 Tamarack Dr.  Johnson City, TN 37604 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

155 Tamarack Dr. Johnson City, TN 37604

155 Tamarack Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

3918 Timberlake Rd #17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Johnson City

3918 Timberlake Rd #17, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent