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Section 8 rent in Johnson City, TN

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Johnson City, TN MSA, covering 26 ZIP codes.

$1,088Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,196Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
26ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$780$859$1,020$945
1 Bedroom$790$878$1,140$966
2 Bedrooms$970$1,088$1,440$1,196
3 Bedrooms$1,210$1,362$1,850$1,498
4 Bedrooms$1,410$1,550$2,120$1,705

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,176$26,112
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,264$39,168
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,352$52,224
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,448$65,376

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Tennessee multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 26 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
37686 $1,140 $1,440 $1,850 $2,120
37659 $1,020 $1,280 $1,590 $1,790
37615 $970 $1,210 $1,500 $1,690
37604 $960 $1,200 $1,490 $1,670
37614 $960 $1,200 $1,490 $1,670
37687 $960 $1,200 $1,490 $1,670
37602 $940 $1,170 $1,450 $1,630
37605 $940 $1,170 $1,450 $1,630
37684 $940 $1,170 $1,450 $1,630
37601 $920 $1,150 $1,430 $1,610
37682 $920 $1,150 $1,430 $1,610
37692 $910 $1,140 $1,420 $1,590
37663 $840 $1,060 $1,360 $1,560
37656 $840 $1,030 $1,310 $1,470
37643 $810 $1,010 $1,250 $1,410

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Johnson City, TN?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Johnson City, TN MSA is $1,088 per month, ranging from $970 to $1,440 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,196.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Johnson City, TN, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $970 to $1,440 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Tennessee?
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