Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kingsport, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kingsport, TN rent slipped 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,224/month. Renters today are paying $122 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Kingsport is 35.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 106 total rentals, providing a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Kingsport run around $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $850/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,790/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,550/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents climbed 60.0% year over year, a notable rise compared to the overall city decline. Similarly, 4+ bedroom rents increased 50.0%, showing distinct trends within Kingsport's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingsport
$1,224/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Kingsport is $1,224 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingsport
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kingsport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kingsport, TN
Average rent prices in Kingsport have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingsport run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 4% |  33% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,789 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 9% | 45% |
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 | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,230 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,425 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,789
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
45%
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
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,230
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
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
36%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingsport, TN is 32% lower than the median rent in Boone, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,802
7%$1,425
2%$1,200
34%$1,400
5%$1,400
8%$1,350
1%$1,700
16%$1,500
5%$1,725
58%$1,799
13%$1,975
49%$1,995
67%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
2d ago
724 Teasel Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$809–$989
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kingsport
2 beds
1 bath
$859
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kingsport
2 beds
1 bath
$859
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
872 Ava Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
3 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St #700, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,252
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kingsport
453 E Main St ## 700, Kingsport, TN 37660
2 beds
2 baths
$2,252
Condo for rent
23h ago
105 Lemay Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1527 Fuller St, Kingsport, TN 37664
1 bed
1 bath
$849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Kingsport
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
2d ago
1527 Fuller St, Kingsport, TN 37664
1 bed
1 bath
$849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1233 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660
1 bed
3 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
915 Moreland Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2300 Enterprise Pl, Kingsport, TN 37660
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
23h ago
105 Lemay Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1527 Fuller St, Kingsport, TN 37664
1 bed
1 bath
$849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kingsport
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Kingsport
1246 Middlebrook Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House 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 $1,224 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingsport?
Average rent prices in Kingsport have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Kingsport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kingsport is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $49,000/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).