What is the average apartment size in Kingsport?

The average size for a Kingsport, TN apartment is 930 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 Kingsport?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Kingsport is $1,275 per month, a 5.24% increase from last year’s average of $1,212.

What is the average apartment size in Kingsport?

The typical apartment in Kingsport offers about 930 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Kingsport, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kingsport?

The typical rent budget in Kingsport ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kingsport?

In Kingsport, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kingsport is $1,275, a 5.24% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,212.

One-bedroom apartments provide 717 square feet for $1,098, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,322 offer 1,000 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,183 sq ft) for $1,527, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kingsport, TN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,275	930 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,098	717 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,322	1,000 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,527	1,183 sq. ft.

Kingsport, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Kingsport, TN have increased by 5.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,212 to $1,275.

What's the typical rent budget in Kingsport, TN?

The largest share of rentals in Kingsport, TN (54%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kingsport, TN?

9,320 or 38% of the households in Kingsport, TN are renter-occupied while 15,354 or 62% are owner-occupied.

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How Kingsport Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kingsport	$1,275
Nashville	$1,830
Memphis	$1,135
Knoxville	$1,737
Chattanooga	$1,469
Clarksville	$1,260
Murfreesboro	$1,579
Madison	$1,432
Antioch	$1,480
Franklin	$2,045
Johnson City	$1,392
Bristol, TN	$1,112
Bristol, VA	$1,019
Elizabethton, TN	$1,055
Church Hill, TN	$1,167

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 Kingsport 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.