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Average Rent in Kingsport, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Kingsport, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,322/mo
▲ +4.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
156
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Kingsport, TN
7 listed units across 2 buildings in Kingsport, TN dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $31/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook at Indian Trail | Unit E23, A1-P | $1,299 | $1,265 | $34 |
| Overlook at Indian Trail | Unit E25, A1-P | $1,299 | $1,265 | $34 |
| Overlook at Indian Trail | Unit E35, A1-P | $1,299 | $1,265 | $34 |
| Overlook at Indian Trail | Unit F05, A1-P | $1,299 | $1,265 | $34 |
| Overlook at Indian Trail | Unit G05, A1-P | $1,299 | $1,265 | $34 |
| Overlook at Indian Trail | Unit E33, A1 | $1,225 | $1,199 | $26 |
| Allandale Falls Apartments | Unit C43, B1 | $1,049 | $1,025 | $24 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Kingsport, TN
Compare average rent across Kingsport, TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport 37660 | $1,331 | ▼ $59 | $800 | 9 | 149 |
| Kingsport 37664 | $1,142 | ▲ $73 | $979 | 2 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kingsport, TN?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Kingsport, TN is $1,322 per month across 11 apartment communities and 156 available units. Rents have increased $55 (4.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Stoneview Homes starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,142/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,367/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,545/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $1,975 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 53 units are currently listed.
Kingsport, TN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,277 | - | 10 |
| August 2026 | $1,267 | -$10 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneview Homes | $800/mo | $840/mo | 3 | 3.2 |
| Bridgewater Retreat | $899/mo | $1,041/mo | 12 | 3 |
| Allandale Falls Apartments | $899/mo | $1,022/mo | 23 | 4.1 |
| The Villas at River Bend | $979/mo | $1,089/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Legacy Apartments | $999/mo | $1,163/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | $999/mo | $1,301/mo | 19 | 4.5 |
| Brandy Mill Apartments | $1,149/mo | $1,437/mo | 10 | 4.7 |
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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 $1,322/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 ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Cost of living in Kingsport, TN
We only have live rent data for Kingsport, TN so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,322 |
| Estimated total | $1,322/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Kingsport, TN Apartments
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