Rent in Johnson City, TN
Across Johnson City's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,167 a month, with figures from $944–$1,211. The highest typical rent is in 37614 ($1,211) and the lowest in 37601 ($944). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Washington County pay about 0.52% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $942 | $912–$942 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $948 | $690–$1,005 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,167 | $944–$1,211 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,337 | $1,111–$1,461 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,609 | $1,184–$1,609 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Johnson City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Johnson City, TN?
- About $1,167 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $944–$1,211. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Johnson City, TN?
- About $948 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $690–$1,005. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Johnson City, TN?
- About $1,337 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,111–$1,461. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Johnson City, TN?
- About $942 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $912–$942. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Johnson City, TN?
- About $1,609 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,184–$1,609. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Johnson City ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 37614 has the highest typical rent at $1,211 a month, and 37601 the lowest at $944.
- What is the property tax rate in Johnson City, TN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Washington County pay a typical 0.52% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Johnson City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).