The Harbor
1109 University Pky,
Johnson City, TN 37604
$700 - $989
2-4 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Johnson City Johnson City, TN
Your new home in the Appalachians
Mountains
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Hiking
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Outdoors
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Johnson City is $668 for a studio, $1,128 for one bedroom, $1,233 for two bedrooms, and $1,796 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Johnson City has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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133 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$668/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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622 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,128/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,042 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,233/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,379 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,796/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Downtown Johnson City
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Johnson City - Johnson City, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Johnson City - Johnson City, TN offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Johnson City - Johnson City, TN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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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
Airports
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.