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Average Rent in Johnson City, TN & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Johnson City, TN?

The average listed apartment rent in Johnson City, TN is $1,536 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 125 priced apartments in 14 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 7, 2026 through November 9, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Johnson City, TN. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Johnson City 37601 37604
Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Johnson City, TN.

Market Average

$1,536/mo

▲ +1.1% from last month

Lowest Available

$574/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

14

tracked daily

Units Listed

125

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Johnson City, TN

Compare average rent across Johnson City, TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Johnson City 37604 $1,602 ▲  $9 $826 9 91
Johnson City 37601 $1,362 ▼  $140 $574 5 34

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Johnson City, TN?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Johnson City, TN is $1,536 per month across 14 apartment communities and 125 available units. Rents have increased $16 (1.1%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Sanctuary Co. starting at $574/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,508/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,569/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,535/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $826/mo.

Prices range from $574 to $2,277 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 31 units are currently listed.

Johnson City, TN Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $1,465 - 13
July 2026 $1,436 -$29 19
August 2026 $1,477 +$41 18
September 2026 $1,526 +$49 18
October 2026 $1,493 -$33 15
November 2026 $1,494 +$1 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

1 Bed
$1,508
from $1,099 · 38 units
2 Bed
$1,569
from $650 · 65 units
3 Bed
$1,535
from $574 · 19 units
4 Bed
$826
from $826 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Johnson City, TN

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Sanctuary Co. $574/mo $612/mo 2 4.9
University Edge Apartments $826/mo $903/mo 3 4.5
Sterling Hills Apartment $950/mo $1,233/mo 6 3.6
Miller Crest Apartments $1,099/mo $1,282/mo 6 4.2
The Henry On Main $1,159/mo $1,739/mo 6 3
Summer Chase Apartments $1,175/mo $1,308/mo 13 4.6
The Rosemont $1,249/mo $1,531/mo 6 3.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Johnson City, TN

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What is the average rent in Johnson City, TN?
The average listed apartment rent in Johnson City, TN is $1,536 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 125 priced apartments in 14 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Johnson City, TN?
The apartment listings we track in Johnson City, TN range from $574 to $2,277 per month, as of November 9, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Johnson City, TN?
The daily building-average rent rose by $16 (1.1%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,508 per month across 38 priced listings in Johnson City, TN. Listed rents range from $1,099 to $1,677 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,569 per month across 65 priced listings in Johnson City, TN. Listed rents range from $650 to $2,127 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,535 per month across 19 priced listings in Johnson City, TN. Listed rents range from $574 to $2,277 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Johnson City, TN?
4-bedroom apartments average $826 per month across 1 priced listing in Johnson City, TN. Listed rents range from $826 to $826 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Johnson City, TN?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,508 per month across 38 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,569 across 65 listings, $61 (4.0%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Johnson City, TN?
The Sanctuary Co. has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $574 per month. We track 2 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 9, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Johnson City, TN?
The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 31 units, or 24.8% of the priced apartments we track in Johnson City, TN. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Johnson City, TN?
We track 125 priced units at 14 apartment buildings, as of November 9, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Johnson City, TN?
We have recorded rent data on 127 days from June 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Johnson City, TN. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Johnson City, TN?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Johnson City, TN rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 9, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Johnson City, TN?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$61,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,536/mo.

Comfortable income

$74,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($574/mo), you need to earn at least $23,000/year.

Median household income in Johnson City, TN is $55,429 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,536
Utilities $274
Groceries $509
Transportation $652
Healthcare $318
Other goods and services $509
Estimated total $3,798/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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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