Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
East Tennessee State University, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Unicoi

$1,450/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Unicoi is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Unicoi

159

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Unicoi rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Tennessee State University, TN

Average rent prices in Unicoi have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East Tennessee State University, TN

Rent prices in Unicoi vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Unicoi is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Unicoi run $1,019 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,162

-

50%

1 bedroom

$1,019

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,450

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,850

-

13%

4 bedroom

$2,550

-

72%

Studio

Average rent

$1,162

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,019

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

72%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Tennessee State University, 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.

Discover rentals in East Tennessee State University, TN

2d ago

7.1

Very good

210 West Locust Street

210 W Locust St, Johnson City, TN 37604

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Pennington Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

7.7

Very good

Pennington Crossing

3130 Rocky Top Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$609–$874

Price drop

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Student housing

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

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University Edge

918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$696–$1,025

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425 W Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnson City

5 beds

2 baths

$815

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Frequently asked questions for East Tennessee State University, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Unicoi rental market.

How much is rent in Unicoi?

The average rent in Unicoi is $1,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Unicoi?

Average rent prices in Unicoi have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Unicoi rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Unicoi is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Unicoi?

To comfortably afford rent in Unicoi, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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