Rent in Kingsport, TN
Across Kingsport's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $916 a month, with figures from $685–$1,091. The highest typical rent is in 37669 ($1,091) and the lowest in 37665 ($685). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Sullivan County pay about 0.58% 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 | $760 | $472–$760 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $742 | $569–$858 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $916 | $685–$1,091 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $980 | $929–$1,375 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,465 | $917–$1,635 | 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).
Kingsport ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kingsport, TN?
- About $916 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $685–$1,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kingsport, TN?
- About $742 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $569–$858. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kingsport, TN?
- About $980 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $929–$1,375. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kingsport, TN?
- About $760 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $472–$760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kingsport, TN?
- About $1,465 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $917–$1,635. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Kingsport ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 37669 has the highest typical rent at $1,091 a month, and 37665 the lowest at $685.
- What is the property tax rate in Kingsport, TN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Sullivan County pay a typical 0.58% 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 Kingsport rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).