The Harbor
1109 University Pky,
Johnson City, TN 37604
$700 - $969
2-4 Beds
Downtown Johnson City
Johnson City, TN
Downtown Johnson City - Johnson City, TN Area Guide
Your new home in the Appalachians
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Hiking
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Walkable
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Events
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Johnson City -- home to East Tennessee State University -- has an active, vibrant downtown. Its historic buildings are filled with unique shops and restaurants, and Founders Park is a perfect place for an afternoon picnic. The nearby hiking trails and parks allow Downtown JC residents to get out and explore. It's an artistic neighborhood, home to places like the Tipton Gallery and the Nelson Fine Arts Center. The Hands On! Regional Museum is a terrific destination for all ages, while East Tennessee State University's Reece Museum explores the history of the Appalachian region.
With a variety of festivals and events held year-round, there's always something happening in Downtown Johnson City. April brings the Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza, while the Blue Plum Festival in June celebrates live music. During the summer and fall, Founders After 5 is a free music series held at the amphitheater at Founders Park. When you're up for an adventure, the Tweetsie Trail extends between Johnson City and Elizabethton.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Johnson City is $584 for a studio, $1,084 for one bedroom, $1,244 for two bedrooms, and $1,774 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Johnson City has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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133 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$584/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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624 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,084/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,041 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,244/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,391 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,774/month
Average Rent
Transportation
58
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hands On! Museum
- East Tennessee State University Planetarium
- ETSU Arboretum
- Tipton-Hayden State Historic Site
- Rocky Mount Living Musem
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.