Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Average rent in
Johnson City, TN

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, 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.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

174

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, 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.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
56%
27%
10%
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 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 $925 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 $1,875.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,900

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,650

3%

1%

Studio

$1,600

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnson City, TN is 22% 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

Seminole Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Seminole Apartments

1313 Seminole Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

1 bed

1 bath

$395

Apartment for rent

18h 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

1401 S Roan St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

2 Bedroom Flat

1401 S Roan St #6, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 8

University Edge - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

University Edge

918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$799–$1,025

Apartment for rent

E. Pine Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

E. Pine Street

612 E Pine St, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

102 Terrace Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Johnson City

102 Terrace Ct, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 16

503 Okolona Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

503 Okolona Road

503 Okolona Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

707 Carter Sells Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Johnson City

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Apr 14