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Average Rent in Kingsport, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Kingsport, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,748/mo
Lowest Available
$1,299/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Kingsport, TN
Compare average rent across Kingsport, TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport 37660 | $1,426 | $925 | 7 | 118 |
| Kingsport 37664 | $883 | $750 | 1 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kingsport, TN?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Kingsport, TN is $1,748 per month across 5 apartment communities and 29 available units.
The most affordable option is Bridgewater Retreat starting at $1,299/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,748/mo.
Prices range from $1,299 to $1,884 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 20 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Kingsport, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kingsport, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Retreat | $1,299/mo | $1,299/mo | 1 | 3 |
| Allandale Falls Apartments | $1,349/mo | $1,349/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Bradley Hills Apartments | $1,699/mo | $1,699/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Villas at North Park - Townhomes for Rent | $1,784/mo | $1,841/mo | 22 | 4.4 |
| Town Park Lofts Apartments | $1,795/mo | $1,795/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Kingsport, TN Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$70,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,748/mo.
Comfortable income
$84,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,299/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/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) | $1,748 |
| Estimated total | $1,748/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.
Explore Kingsport, TN Apartments
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