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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Kingsport, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kingsport rent stands today
Kingsport, TN rent rose 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,323/month. Renters are paying $134 more per month on average than last year, with a 3.4% increase month over month reaching the peak median for June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kingsport's median rent of $1,323/month is 32.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Kingsport, TN as a more accessible rental market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 91 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kingsport rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $887/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,775/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,350/month. These figures reflect the range of rents across bedroom types in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studios in Kingsport saw a 64.1% year-over-year rent increase, far outpacing the citywide rise of 1.9%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the broader Kingsport, TN rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingsport
$1,323/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Kingsport is $1,323 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $627 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingsport
91
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% 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 $1,019, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingsport run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | 1% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $887 | 7% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 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 | $1,019 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$887
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
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
$1,019
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
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
32%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingsport, TN is 13% lower than the median rent in Boone, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,700
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9%$1,800
16%$1,774
3%$1,700
38%$1,947
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
4d ago
1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
1–3 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1343 Jackson Hollow Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
340 E Carters Valley Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #700, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,252
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St ## 700, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,252
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #900, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,240
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #800, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,240
House for rent
1d ago
105 Lemay Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
1 bath
$1,398
House for rent
6h ago
801 E Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
12h ago
455 W Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,257–$2,326
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1233 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kingsport
1100 Harrison Ave #1, Kingsport, TN 37665
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
1304 Holyoke St, Kingsport, TN 37664
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kingsport
3711 Apple Grove Cir, Kingsport, TN 37664
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
105 Lemay Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
1 bath
$1,398
House for rent
8h ago
1701 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37664
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$1,000
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1433 Shipley Ferry Rd E, Kingsport, TN 37663
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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 $1,323 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingsport?
Average rent prices in Kingsport have increased by 3% 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 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $627 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 $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kingsport?
Kingsport's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $990 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced the largest rent increase at 8.1% year over year, compared to a 4.9% rise for one-bedroom units.
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).