Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Average rent in
Johnson City, TN

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,400. This is -28%, or $545, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

146

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,400. This is -28%, or $545, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
51%
33%
8%
4%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN costs about $900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,220. Houses for rent in Johnson City, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,797.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$900

3%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,900

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,500

9%

34%

Studio

$900

28%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

34%

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$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,849
decreased by5%

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.

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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

7.7

Very good

210 West Locust Street

210 W Locust St, Johnson City, TN 37604

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Buffalo Ridge II - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Buffalo Ridge II

3706 Timberlake Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,100

Apartment for rent

1441 Cora Ln #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

Apartment for rent

Joe Hale - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Joe Hale

150 Joe Hale Dr, Johnson City, TN 37615

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Elliott and Scott Circle, 113 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Elliott and Scott Circle, 113

113 Elliott And Scott Cir, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

103 Hillcrest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnson City

Renovated Cottage for Lease

103 Hillcrest Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

Cypress Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Cypress Townhomes

1219 Cora Ln, Johnson City, TN 37615

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

1401 John Exum Pkwy #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

Apartment for rent