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Average Rent in Kingsport, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Kingsport, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,314/mo
▲ +7.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$750/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
154
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Kingsport, TN
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport 37660 | $1,331 | ▲ $42 | $899 | 9 | 137 |
| Kingsport 37664 | $1,179 | ▲ $9 | $750 | 3 | 17 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kingsport, TN?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Kingsport, TN is $1,314 per month across 12 apartment communities and 154 available units. Rents have increased $88 (7.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Legacy Apartments starting at $750/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $750/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,181/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,349/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,500/mo.
Prices range from $750 to $1,975 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 48 units are currently listed.
Kingsport, TN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,296 | - | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,277 | -$19 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $1,253 | -$24 | 12 |
| October 2026 | $1,308 | +$55 | 12 |
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 Kingsport, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kingsport, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Apartments | $750/mo | $986/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| Bridgewater Retreat | $899/mo | $999/mo | 12 | 3 |
| Allandale Falls Apartments | $925/mo | $1,067/mo | 13 | 4.1 |
| King's View Apartments | $1,015/mo | $1,078/mo | 8 | 3.5 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | $1,025/mo | $1,245/mo | 25 | 4.5 |
| The Villas at River Bend | $1,029/mo | $1,253/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
| Brandy Mill Apartments | $1,149/mo | $1,464/mo | 13 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kingsport, 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
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,314/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) | $1,314 |
| Utilities | $220 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $524 |
| Healthcare | $256 |
| Other goods and services | $409 |
| Estimated total | $3,233/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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