Last updated
Average Rent in Johnson City 37604 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Johnson City 37604, Johnson City, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,581/mo
▼ 0.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,029/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
46
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Johnson City 37604
4 listed units across 2 buildings in Johnson City 37604 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $149/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments | Unit 3 | $1,987 | $1,587 | $400 |
| The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments | Unit 5 | $1,587 | $1,497 | $90 |
| The Rosemont | Unit 4 | $1,719 | $1,649 | $70 |
| The Reserve at Johnson City Apartments | Unit 6 | $1,687 | $1,652 | $35 |
Johnson City 37604 vs Johnson City, TN Average
Johnson City 37604 is more expensive than the Johnson City, TN average by $103/mo (7%). The citywide average is $1,478/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Johnson City 37604?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Johnson City 37604 is $1,581 per month across 11 apartment communities and 46 available units. Rents have decreased $8 (0.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is University Edge Apartments starting at $1,029/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,440/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,573/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,881/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,690/mo.
Prices range from $1,029 to $2,350 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Johnson City 37604 Rent Price History
View as table
| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,491 | - | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1,508 | +$17 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,546 | +$38 | 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 Johnson City 37604
Rent Prices by Apartment in Johnson City 37604
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Edge Apartments | $1,029/mo | $1,029/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Stone Crest Townhomes | $1,129/mo | $1,354/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| Miller Crest Apartments | $1,149/mo | $1,279/mo | 6 | 4.2 |
| The Rosemont | $1,149/mo | $1,469/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| Universal at Mockingbird Lane | $1,199/mo | $1,429/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Universal at Mountainview | $1,289/mo | $1,477/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| The Villas At Towne Acres | $1,349/mo | $1,349/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Johnson City 37604
What is the average rent in Johnson City 37604?
Is rent going up or down in Johnson City 37604?
What is the cheapest apartment in Johnson City 37604?
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Johnson City 37604?
How many apartments are available in Johnson City 37604?
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Johnson City 37604?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,581/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,029/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Johnson City 37604 is $55,429 , about 27% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Johnson City 37604
Overall prices in Johnson City 37604 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 37604's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,581 |
| Utilities | $274 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $652 |
| Healthcare | $318 |
| Other goods and services | $509 |
| Estimated total | $3,843/mo |
Population
71,455
Median household income
$55,429
Census median rent
$957/mo
Rent as % of income
30.0%
Median age
35.1
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.
Google Search Trends for Johnson City 37604 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Explore Johnson City 37604 Apartments
Browse all 11 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.