Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Milligan College, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Watauga

$1,350/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watauga is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watauga

152

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watauga 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 Milligan College, TN

Average rent prices in Watauga have increased by 15% 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 Milligan College, TN

Rent prices in Watauga vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watauga is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Watauga run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

-

3%

1 bedroom

$925

-

17%

2 bedroom

$1,350

-

13%

3 bedroom

$1,937

-

31%

4 bedroom

$2,625

-

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,937

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Milligan College, 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 Milligan College, TN

Seminole Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

Seminole Apartments

1313 Seminole Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$395–$1,050

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

210 West Locust Street

210 W Locust St, Johnson City, TN 37604

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Matson Village - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Matson Village

588 Matson Road ##12, Jonesborough, TN 37659

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 20

University Edge - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

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University Edge

918 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$779–$1,025

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Milligan College, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Watauga rental market.

How much is rent in Watauga?

The average rent in Watauga is $1,350 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watauga?

Average rent prices in Watauga have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Watauga rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watauga is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watauga?

To comfortably afford rent in Watauga, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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).

The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments