What is the average apartment size in Johnson City?

The average size for a Johnson City, NY apartment is 837 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Johnson City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Johnson City is $1,568 per month, a 6.26% increase from last year’s average of $1,476.

What is the average apartment size in Johnson City?

The typical apartment in Johnson City offers about 837 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Johnson City, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Johnson City?

The typical rent budget in Johnson City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Johnson City?

In Johnson City, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Johnson City is $1,568, a 6.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,476.

One-bedroom apartments provide 632 square feet for $1,426, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,613 offer 879 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Johnson City, NY

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,568	837 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,426	632 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,613	879 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Johnson City, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Johnson City, NY have increased by 6.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,476 to $1,568.

What's the typical rent budget in Johnson City, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Johnson City, NY (57%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Johnson City, NY?

3,297 or 49% of the households in Johnson City, NY are renter-occupied while 3,499 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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How Johnson City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Johnson City	$1,568
New York City	$5,284
Manhattan	$5,632
Brooklyn	$4,205
Hudson Valley	$2,595
Queens	$4,171
Buffalo	$1,410
Albany	$1,728
Ithaca	$2,300
Rochester	$1,512
Troy	$1,588
Binghamton, NY	$1,855
Vestal, NY	$2,190
Endicott, NY	$1,005

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Johnson City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.