Studio Apartment Rent in Elizabethton, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elizabethton, Tennessee as of June 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,067 and +38% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Elizabethton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Elizabethton
Compare Elizabethton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morristown | $319 |
| 2 | Crossville | $328 |
| 3 | Greeneville | $414 |
| 4 | Sevierville | $545 |
| 5 | Athens | $680 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $680 |
| 7 | Dyersburg | $720 |
| 8 | Kingsport | $737 |
| 9 | Bristol | $740 |
| 10 | Martin | $750 |
| 11 | Cookeville | $760 |
| 12 | Tullahoma | $760 |
| 13 | Elizabethton (this page) | $800 |
| 14 | Manchester | $810 |
| 15 | Jackson | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,030 |
| 2 | Farragut | $1,880 |
| 3 | Spring Hill | $1,840 |
| 4 | Thompsons Station | $1,821 |
| 5 | La Vergne | $1,820 |
| 6 | Brentwood | $1,769 |
| 7 | Nashville | $1,718 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,690 |
| 9 | Hendersonville | $1,640 |
| 10 | Ooltewah | $1,610 |
| 11 | Germantown | $1,570 |
| 12 | Lakeland | $1,550 |
| 13 | Goodlettsville | $1,520 |
| 14 | White House | $1,510 |
| 15 | Murfreesboro | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Elizabethton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elizabethton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, TN | 12.3 mi | $740 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Bristol, VA | 16.3 mi | $780 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Johnson City, TN | 17.3 mi | $940 | +$140 (+18%) |
| Jonesborough, TN | 25.3 mi | $1,020 | +$220 (+28%) |
| Kingsport, TN | 27.8 mi | $737 | $-63 (-8%) |
| Boone, NC | 35.2 mi | $880 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Lenoir, NC | 49.1 mi | $730 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Greeneville, TN | 50.1 mi | $414 | $-386 (-48%) |
| Morganton, NC | 50.1 mi | $1,290 | +$490 (+61%) |
| Weaverville, NC | 51.1 mi | $1,290 | +$490 (+61%) |
| Black Mountain, NC | 54.3 mi | $1,290 | +$490 (+61%) |
| Swannanoa, NC | 54.9 mi | $1,290 | +$490 (+61%) |
Studio rent in Elizabethton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elizabethton?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elizabethton, Tennessee is $800 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,067.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elizabethton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elizabethton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elizabethton's studio median of $800 is +38% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elizabethton rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 62 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Elizabethton ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elizabethton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bristol ($740), Bristol ($780), Kingsport ($737).