Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson County, IA from $600 (40 Rentals)

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property at 412 6th Ave

$850

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$850
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

412 6th Ave, Unit 8

412 6th Ave
CoralvilleIA52241

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property at 109 S Johnson St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 S Johnson St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 404 21st Avenue Pl

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

404 21st Avenue Pl, Unit 404

404 21st Avenue Pl
CoralvilleIA52241
property at 173 S Scott Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

173 S Scott Blvd

Iowa CityIA52245
property at 131 Oakridge Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

131 Oakridge Ave

HillsIA52235
property at 130 Oakridge Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

130 Oakridge Ave, Unit 8

130 Oakridge Ave
HillsIA52235

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property at 120 Oakridge Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

120 Oakridge Ave, Unit 8

120 Oakridge Ave
HillsIA52235

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property at 100 Grandview Ct

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Grandview Ct

Iowa CityIA52246

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Cheapest Available Johnson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson County, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. 308 N Linn St in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$905
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County area is the $1.44 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Johnson County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Style B1 Model at Aster Village starting at $1,725 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
Aster Village2 Bedroom Style B12BR,2BA$1.44
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
1453-1458 Eastview Dr1455 Eastview2BR,1.5BA$1.08
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$1.34
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson County?

There are currently 313 Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,513. There are also 130 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson County ranging from $625 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnson County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnson County ranges from $625 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,984.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnson County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnson County range from $695 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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