Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 10/23/2025
In the Kingsport‑Bristol metro area, the rental market offers a balanced mix of apartments and single‑family homes that cater to a variety of lifestyle preferences. Apartment seekers will find one‑ and two‑bedroom units comfortably situated in vibrant neighborhoods such as Downtown Kingsport and the historic Bristol district, with rent generally falling in the $1000‑$1300 range. Larger three‑bedroom apartments, popular among growing families, tend to command prices in the $1500‑$1600 bracket, providing easy access to local amenities like the Bristol Motor Speedway and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
For those preferring the space and privacy of a house, the area presents options from modest studio and one‑bedroom homes priced in the low $900s up to expansive four‑plus bedroom properties that reach the $2200s. Residential communities such as Sullivan Gardens, Holston Valley, and the Riverbend area are especially appealing, offering proximity to the Holston River, quality schools, and a range of shopping and dining experiences. The diversity of housing types ensures that renters—whether students from nearby colleges, young professionals, or families—can find a setting that aligns with both their budget and lifestyle.
Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
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Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $1,092 | $1,034 | $550 - $1,750 | $969 - $1,299 |
Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $1,303 | $1,224 | $800 - $2,800 | $1,149 - $1,435 |
Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $1,454 | $1,491 | $800 - $2,320 | $1,300 - $1,559 |
House | Studio | $1,013 | $945 | $700 - $1,395 | $700 - $1,395 |
House | 1 Bedroom | $961 | $880 | $625 - $1,300 | $775 - $1,200 |
House | 2 Bedroom | $1,283 | $1,250 | $700 - $3,000 | $1,100 - $1,400 |
House | 3 Bedroom | $1,861 | $1,850 | $750 - $2,895 | $1,400 - $2,300 |
House | 4+ Bedroom | $2,310 | $2,200 | $1,500 - $4,300 | $1,975 - $2,500 |
In the current period, the average rent in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA was $1,013 for Studio, $1,072 for 1 Bedroom, $1,289 for 2 Bedroom, $1,777 for 3 Bedroom, and $2,146 for 4+ Bedroom.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.