The Harbor
1109 University Pky,
Johnson City, TN 37604
$700 - $989
2-4 Beds
Area Guide
East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
Appalachian culture is preserved and celebrated at this unique institution
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East Tennessee State University enjoys a scenic location in the northeast corner of Tennessee, just outside Cherokee National Forest. Honoring the great history and traditions of the region, ETSU’s academic opportunities include programs in Appalachian Studies and Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music, as well as the nation’s only master’s degree in Storytelling. The city center lies just a few blocks northeast of campus, and local bars and restaurants like Tipton Street Pub, Johnson City Brewing Company, and Southern Craft Barbecue are popular hangouts for students and non-students alike. Living near ETSU puts you within minutes of the region’s sprawling hills and forests and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, opening up endless possibilities for camping trips, hikes, and other weekend excursions. The rental options near campus tend to be very affordable, making it easy to find a budget-friendly apartment, condo, or house within walking distance of the major university buildings.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Johnson City, TN is $711 for a studio, $1,046 for one bedroom, $1,240 for two bedrooms, and $1,736 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnson City has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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333 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$711/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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656 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,046/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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988 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,240/month
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3 BR
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1,328 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,736/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Grades K-5
627 Students
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Grades PK-5
522 Students
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Grades PK-5
522 Students
Public
Grades K-12
635 Students
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Grades 6-8
987 Students
Boones Creek Elementary School
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Grades PK-8
788 Students
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Grades 6-8
786 Students
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Grades PK-8
286 Students
Public
Grades K-12
635 Students
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Grades 9-12
2,359 Students
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
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Grades K-12
37 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- East Tennessee State University Planetarium
- ETSU Arboretum
- Hands On! Museum
- Tipton-Hayden State Historic Site
- Sycamore Shoals State Park
Airports
- Tri-Cities
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† 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.