$995
1 bed1 bathTownhome
801 Old Gray Station Rd B, Johnson City, TN, 37615
109 Rentals in Johnson City, TN Under $1,500/mo
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$1,400
2 beds1 bath1,100 sqftHouse
3004 Mayfield Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$850
1 bed1 bathMultiplex
406 Lee St 3, Johnson City, TN, 37601
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$800
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
205 Mary Key St 1, Johnson City, TN, 37601
$895
1 bed1 bathApartment
406 Montgomery Street 1, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$1,375
3 beds2 bathsTownhome
109 Mountain View Drive, Johnson City, TN, 37601
$1,350
2 beds1 bath800 sqftHouse
1014 Johnson Avenue, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$1,350
2 beds1.5 bathsHouse
611 East Montcastle Drive 10, Johnson City, TN, 37601
$920
1 bed1 bathApartment
2827 McKinley Rd 1A, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$1,250
2 beds1.5 bathsTownhome
1290 Milligan Hwy, Johnson City, TN, 37601
$1,195
2 beds1.5 bathsTownhome
199 Rockingham Rd, Johnson City, TN, 37615
$1,500
3 beds1 bath1,000 sqftMultiplex
605 Hale St 1, Johnson City, TN, 37601
$1,375
3 beds2 bathsTownhome
103 Mountain View Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37601
$1,300
2 beds1.5 bathsTownhome
338 Old Gray Station Rd., Gray, TN, 37615
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$900
1 bed1 bath490 sqftApartment
306 West Maple Street 3, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$1,500
2 beds2.5 bathsTownhome
2815 S Roan St, Johnson City TN, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$1,200
2 beds1 bath875 sqftHouse
Indian Ridge Road, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$850
1 bed1 bath528 sqftCondo
1909 Cherokee Rd Apt 12, Johnson City, TN, 376047694
$900
1 bed1 bath450 sqftCondo
200 South Boone Street, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$900
1 bed1 bath450 sqftCondo
200 South Boone Street, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$850
1 bed1 bath450 sqftCondo
200 South Boone Street, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$900
1 bed1 bath500 sqftCondo
200 South Boone Street, Johnson City, TN, 37604
$1,000
1 bed1 bath500 sqftCondo
110 W. Market St. - 208, Johnson City, TN, 37601
$1,000
1 bed1 bath500 sqftCondo
110 W. Market St. - 205, Johnson City, TN, 37601
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Johnson City, TN
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Johnson City inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Johnson City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Johnson City, TN
Rentler currently shows 99 rentals in Johnson City priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Johnson City, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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