Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Kingsport, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kingsport rent stands today
Kingsport, TN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Month over month, rents increased 7.9% among the 96 total rentals available.
Compared to national trends
Kingsport sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Kingsport run around $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms at $875/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. This range reflects the variety of options available for different household sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingsport
$1,250/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Kingsport is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingsport
96
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kingsport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kingsport, TN
Average rent prices in Kingsport have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Kingsport, TN
Rent prices in Kingsport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kingsport is $999, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingsport run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,039.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 |  4% |  60% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 5% | 3% |
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 Kingsport, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $999 | 5% | 9% | |
Condos | $2,230 | 1% | 56% | |
Houses | $1,600 | No Change | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
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 Kingsport, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,230
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
56%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kingsport and Boone by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kingsport
34%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingsport, TN is 21% lower than the median rent in Boone, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,575
28%$1,395
3%$1,037
24%$1,337
1%$1,410
3%$1,350
4%$1,700
13%$1,500
17%$1,800
53%$1,500
19%$1,950
6%$1,900
3%Cost of living in Kingsport, 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% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
Discover rentals in Kingsport, TN
5d+ ago
1429 Stratford Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Chadwick Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$779–$1,249
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kingsport
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
325 Ty S Pl #NA, Kingsport, TN 37663
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
872 Ava Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #600, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,160
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
11h ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 453 #600 E Main, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,160
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1h ago
1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$779–$1,249
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
455 W Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,220–$2,326
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #500, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$1,880
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
11h ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #300, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$1,938
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
11h ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #400, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$1,938
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
11h ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St ## 500, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$1,880
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1h ago
1900 American Way, Kingsport, TN 37660
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
455 W Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,220–$2,326
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Townhouse for rent in Kingsport
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
10h ago
1920 Bowater Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
1 bath
$1,209
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kingsport, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Kingsport rental market.
How much is rent in Kingsport?
The average rent in Kingsport is $1,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingsport?
Average rent prices in Kingsport have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Kingsport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kingsport is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingsport?
To comfortably afford rent in Kingsport, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kingsport?
March offers the best rental deals in Kingsport, with prices running about 14% lower than November, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).