Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Johnson City, TN

Discover affordable housing in Johnson City where there are 45+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

Charleston Square Townhomes

81 Charleston Sq, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based

Beaver Hollow

800 Swadley Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Dunbar Apartments

908 John Exum Pkwy, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized

Ridgeview I & II

811 Briarcliff Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

Clark Manor

1720 Nathaniel Dr, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

payment Subsidized

Harrison Village

1720 Nathaniel Dr, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

payment Subsidized

Westgate Village

1720 Nathaniel Dr, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

payment Subsidized

Mekkahs Meadow

Bishop Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

payment Subsidized
elderly Senior
accessibility Accessible

Watauga Residential Development

2802 Plymouth Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait

Tyler Apartments

7 Trivette Concourse, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

payment Subsidized

Woodland Place

1507 Bell Ridge Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

payment Subsidized
elderly Senior
accessibility Accessible

Watauga Development Corporation

516 Swadley Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
elderly Senior

Unaka Development

1113 King Springs Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
accessible_forward Disability

Unaka Residence

804 Dresden Ave, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
accessible_forward Disability

City View Apartments

810 Briarcliff Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
elderly Senior

Heartland Residence

1720 W Lakeview Dr, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
elderly Senior

Lakewood Village Apartments

2463 Lakewood Dr, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

payment Subsidized

Alpine Village

500 E Mountain View Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

payment Subsidized
elderly Senior
accessibility Accessible

Harrison Village Apartments

1806 Lamons Ln, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

payment Subsidized

Mountain Site Apartments

Mountain Site Dr, Johnson City, Tennessee 37683

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Johnson City, Tennessee

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

Badge Description
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
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Reported On September 23rd, 2024 by David Layfield

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Johnson City, Tennessee
$20.27/hour
$13.02 (+180%) more than Tennessee minimum wage and $13.02 (+180%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Johnson City, Tennessee?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs for Johnson City, Tennessee.

Go to the Tennessee Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Johnson City.

How many renters live in Johnson City, Tennessee?

The City of Johnson City has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 41.64 percent of the population living in Johnson City.

What is the rental market like in Johnson City, Tennessee?

There are an estimated housing units in the Johnson City area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Johnson City, Tennessee, there are 1.11 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Johnson City?

The rental vacancy rate in Johnson City is 3 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Johnson City for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Johnson City
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
713 3,584 7,040 3,095 563
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Johnson City

A large number of apartments in Johnson City have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Johnson City

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $864 to $1,561. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $864
One BR $870
Two BR $1,070
Three BR $1,343
Four BR $1,561
2024 Fair Market Rents in Johnson City, Tennessee

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Johnson City?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio 356 50 percent
One BR 2,549 71 percent
Two BR 4,628 66 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Johnson City, Tennessee

How many affordable rental units are in Johnson City?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Johnson City, Tennessee including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Johnson City, Tennessee

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City features 1,773 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Johnson City, Tennessee

There are 880 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Johnson City.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Johnson City, Tennessee

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Johnson City landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Johnson City.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Johnson City, Tennessee for a two-bedroom apartment is between $963 and $1,177.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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