Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 6, 2025

Average rent in
Johnson City, TN

Last updated on December 6, 2025

Last updated on December 6, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,350. This is -30%, or $580, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

152

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnson City, TN is $1,350. This is -30%, or $580, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
53%
34%
6%
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 decreased by 7% 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 $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN costs about $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Johnson City, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$897

6%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,900

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,500

5%

19%

Studio

$1,350

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

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$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,848
decreased by4%

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

4h 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 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

3500 Timberlake Road, Johnson City, TN 37601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Buffalo Ridge II - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Buffalo Ridge II

3706 Timberlake Road, Johnson City, TN 37601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,100

Apartment for rent

102 Claude Simmons - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

102 Claude Simmons

102 Claude Simmons Road, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

Apartment for rent

Scenic View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Scenic View Apartments

1161 Cora Ln, Johnson City, TN 37615

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

428 Lamont Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

428 Lamont Street

428 Lamont Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

When Minutes Matter, Live Where You Work and Play - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

When Minutes Matter, Live Where You Work and Play

1500 Narrow Ln, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

503 Okolona Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

503 Okolona Road

503 Okolona Road, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Price drop

Apartment for rent