Universal at Mountain View
1193 W Mountain View Rd,
Johnson City, TN 37604
$1,249 - $2,499 | 1-3 Beds
Johnson City
Johnson City, TN
Area Guide
A thriving city in the beautiful East Tennessee mountains
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Johnson City is a picturesque community perched on the edge of Cherokee National Forest, near the northeastern corner of Tennessee. The community is known around the region for its thriving medical sector as well as East Tennessee State University, whose Johnson City campus serves around 15,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Johnson City also earns top marks for livability, with countless regional and national publications naming it one of the best places to live in the United States—much of this praise can be traced back to the beautiful natural scenery, the cozy small-town environment, and the extremely affordable cost of living.
Rent Trends
As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Johnson City, TN is $591 for a studio, $992 for one bedroom, $1,188 for two bedrooms, and $1,692 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnson City has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$992/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$2,026/month
1,490 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,949/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,342/month
974 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Johnson City, TN is 3.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Johnson City is 1.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $591 - $1,705. You can expect to pay 7.1% less for groceries, 10.2% less for utilities, and 16.7% less for transportation.
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Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
27
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.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
586 Students
10
Public
Grades K-12
597 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
627 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-4
529 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
8
Public
Grades K-12
597 Students
9
Public
Grades 6-8
898 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-8
286 Students
4
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Public
Grades 3-12
65 Students
4
Public
Grades K-12
597 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
2,401 Students
8
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Public
Grades 3-12
65 Students
4
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hands On! Museum
- East Tennessee State University Planetarium
- ETSU Arboretum
- Rocky Mount Living Musem
- Tipton-Hayden State Historic Site
Airports
- Tri-Cities
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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 2025.