Rent by ZIP code in Kingsport
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37664 | Sullivan County | $1,516 | +22% |
| 37660 | Sullivan County | $1,240 | 0% |
| 37663 | Sullivan County | $995 | -20% |
Rent by bedroom count in Kingsport
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Sullivan County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Sullivan County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,050 to $1,170 depending on the Kingsport ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | +5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | $845 | +3.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,091 | +4.5% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,375 | +2.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,465 | +0.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Kingsport?
Typical rent across Sullivan County is $1,319 as of September 2026. That is up 3.9% from a year earlier.
| Year | Typical rent, Sullivan County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,069 | |
| 2023 | $1,128 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $1,210 | +7.2% |
| 2025 | $1,286 | +6.3% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,319 | +2.6% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Kingsport rent questions
- What is the average rent in Kingsport, TN?
- Typical asking rent in Kingsport is $1,240 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $995 to $1,516.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Kingsport?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Sullivan County is $1,091 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $845 and a three bedroom is $1,375. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Kingsport?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Sullivan County is $1,319 as of September 2026, up 3.9% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Kingsport?
- ZIP 37663 has the lowest typical asking rent in Kingsport at $995 a month, compared with $1,240 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Kingsport?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Kingsport rent of $1,240, that is about $3,720 a month, or $44,640 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Kingsport sits in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area.