Average Rent in Kingsport, TN
12 apartment buildings, 155 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Kingsport, TNCheapest
$750/mo
Legacy Apartments
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12
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Units
155
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Kingsport, TN.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kingsport, TN Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Legacy Apartments
1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, USA
Bridgewater Retreat
1920 Bowater Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
Allandale Falls Apartments
1000 University Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
King's View Apartments
901 Larry Neil Way, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
Cross Creek Apartments
2601 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
The Villas at River Bend
1210 Riverbend Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, USA
Brandy Mill Apartments
2416 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Apartments 1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, USA | $750 | $986 | $1.37/ft² | 4.3 (47) | 6 |
| 2 | Bridgewater Retreat 1920 Bowater Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA | $899 | $999 | $1.41/ft² | 3 (59) | 12 |
| 3 | Allandale Falls Apartments 1000 University Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA | $925 | $1,067 | $1.20/ft² | 4.1 (320) | 13 |
| 4 | King's View Apartments 901 Larry Neil Way, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA | $1,015 | $1,078 | $0.86/ft² | 3.5 (29) | 8 |
| 5 | Cross Creek Apartments 2601 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA | $1,025 | $1,245 | $1.43/ft² | 4.5 (195) | 25 |
| 6 | The Villas at River Bend 1210 Riverbend Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, USA | $1,029 | $1,321 | $1.26/ft² | 4.1 (135) | 6 |
| 7 | Brandy Mill Apartments 2416 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA | $1,149 | $1,464 | $1.52/ft² | 4.7 (127) | 13 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Legacy Apartments
4.3 (47)1535 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, USA
Bridgewater Retreat
3 (59)1920 Bowater Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
Allandale Falls Apartments
4.1 (320)1000 University Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
King's View Apartments
3.5 (29)901 Larry Neil Way, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
Cross Creek Apartments
4.5 (195)2601 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
The Villas at River Bend
4.1 (135)1210 Riverbend Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, USA
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Kingsport, TN neighborhoods
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Kingsport, TN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kingsport, TN is $1,317 per month, based on 155 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $750 at Legacy Apartments to $1,975 at Cross Creek Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750/mo | $750/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,181/mo | $899/mo | 46 |
| 2 Bed | $1,349/mo | $999/mo | 82 |
| 3 Bed | $1,506/mo | $1,099/mo | 25 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Kingsport, TN apartments earn?
The 9 buildings we can estimate generate about $1.8M in rental revenue per month ($22M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Allandale Falls Apartments | $374K/mo | $1,067 / $1,054 | 97% | 368 |
| 2.Town Park Lofts Apartments | $332K/mo | $1,499 / $1,450 | 87% | 263 |
| 3.Cross Creek Apartments | $286K/mo | $1,245 / $1,127 | 91% | 279 |
| 4.Overlook at Indian Trail | $216K/mo | $1,311 / $1,387 | 96% | 162 |
| 5.Brandy Mill Apartments | $177K/mo | $1,464 / $1,353 | 91% | 144 |
| 4 more estimated buildings | $408K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Kingsport, TN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kingsport, TN averages $1,181/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,349/mo. At the local median household income of $50,436, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kingsport, TN at $843/mo. The current tracked market average runs 56% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kingsport, TN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kingsport, 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
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,317/mo.
Comfortable income
$63,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Kingsport, TN is $50,436 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kingsport, TN
Overall prices in Kingsport, TN runs below the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.0, 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 Kingsport, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,317 |
| Utilities | $220 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $524 |
| Healthcare | $256 |
| Other goods and services | $409 |
| Estimated total | $3,236/mo |
Population
55,807
Median household income
$50,436
Census median rent
$843/mo
Census rent burden
29.6%
Median age
42.8
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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Nearby cities in Tennessee
How Kingsport, TN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kingsport, TN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $2,301 | +75% | +0.6% | 90 |
| Franklin, TN | $2,045 | +55% | -1.6% | 22 |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,485 | +13% | +0.1% | 20 |
| Smyrna, TN | $1,743 | +32% | +4% | 17 |
| Spring Hill, TN | $1,612 | +22% | -1.9% | 14 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,365 | +4% | -5.1% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kingsport, TN?
The average rent in Kingsport, TN is $1,317 per month, based on 155 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Kingsport, TN?
The median asking rent in Kingsport, TN is $1,259 per month, computed from 155 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,317/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kingsport, TN?
The lowest available rent in Kingsport, TN starts at $750 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kingsport, TN?
1-bedroom apartments in Kingsport, TN average $1,181/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $899/mo across 46 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kingsport, TN?
2-bedroom apartments in Kingsport, TN average $1,349/mo. Units start from $999/mo across 82 units currently listed.
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