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Average Rent in Johnson City, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 19 apartment communities in Johnson City, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,461/mo
Lowest Available
$899/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
19
tracked daily
Units Listed
89
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Johnson City, TN
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City 37604 | $1,579 | ▼ $26 | $1,032 | 11 | 42 |
| Johnson City 37601 | $1,355 | ▲ $95 | $899 | 8 | 47 |
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As of October 2026, the average rent in Johnson City, TN is $1,461 per month across 19 apartment communities and 89 available units.
The most affordable option is Beaver Hollow Apartments starting at $899/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,307/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,415/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,687/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,032/mo.
Prices range from $899 to $2,277 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 29 units are currently listed.
Johnson City, TN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,465 | - | 13 |
| July 2026 | $1,436 | -$29 | 20 |
| August 2026 | $1,502 | +$66 | 19 |
| September 2026 | $1,530 | +$28 | 19 |
| October 2026 | $1,503 | -$27 | 13 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Johnson City, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Johnson City, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | $899/mo | $978/mo | 7 | 3.8 |
| University Edge Apartments | $1,032/mo | $1,032/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Sterling Hills Apartment | $1,074/mo | $1,297/mo | 6 | 3.6 |
| The Wilson Agency | $1,100/mo | $1,490/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| The Rosemont | $1,149/mo | $1,469/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| Miller Crest Apartments | $1,199/mo | $1,299/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Summer Chase Apartments | $1,275/mo | $1,345/mo | 11 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Johnson City, TN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,461/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($899/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Johnson City, TN is $55,429 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Johnson City, TN
Overall prices in Johnson City, TN runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Johnson City, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,461 |
| Utilities | $274 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $652 |
| Healthcare | $318 |
| Other goods and services | $509 |
| Estimated total | $3,723/mo |
Population
71,455
Median household income
$55,429
Census median rent
$957/mo
Census rent burden
30.0%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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