Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Kingsport, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kingsport rent stands today
Kingsport, TN rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,380/month. Renters today are paying $58 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.6% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kingsport is 28.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 95 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kingsport run around $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms are at $900/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,279/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,100/month. The studio segment shows a 64.2% year-over-year increase, diverging strongly from the citywide trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingsport
$1,380/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Kingsport is $1,380 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingsport
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kingsport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kingsport, TN
Average rent prices in Kingsport have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingsport run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,119.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 |  11% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,279 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 9% |
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 | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 22% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,279
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
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
28%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingsport, TN is 10% lower than the median rent in Boone, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$1,372
2%$1,200
67%$1,500
3%$1,397
$1,350
4%$1,597
7%$1,350
7%$1,762
29%$1,869
18%$1,795
31%$1,797
5%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
10h ago
1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,399
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1233 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$765–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kingsport
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
5009 Emerald Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
5009 Emerald Dr #1, Kingsport, TN 37664
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
5013 Emerald Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
5009 Emerald Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
9h ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
6h ago
928 Kendrick Creek Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
10h ago
900 Cooks Valley Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,059–$1,429
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1233 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$765–$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1920 Bowater Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
2100 Berry St, Kingsport, TN 37664
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
2h ago
1233 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1 bed
3 baths
$765
Apartment for rent
6h ago
928 Kendrick Creek Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
1–3 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,399
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 $1,380 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingsport?
Average rent prices in Kingsport have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Kingsport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kingsport is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kingsport?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kingsport average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,220/month.
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).