Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson County, IA from $600 (53 Rentals)

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property at 118 S Dubuque St

$895 - $995

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

118 S Dubuque St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 2262 Holiday Rd

$1,050 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

2262 Holiday Rd

CoralvilleIA52241
property at 173 S Scott Blvd

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

173 S Scott Blvd

Iowa CityIA52245

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property at 2500 Muscatine Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2500 Muscatine Ave, Unit G, Unit G

2500 Muscatine Ave
Iowa CityIA52240
property at 131 Oakridge Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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131 Oakridge Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

131 Oakridge Ave
HillsIA52235
property at 130 Oakridge Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

130 Oakridge Ave

HillsIA52235
property at 131 Aspen Ln

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

131 Aspen Ln, Unit 8, Unit 8

131 Aspen Ln
HillsIA52235
property at 303 Grandview Ct

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

303 Grandview Ct, Unit 303, Unit 303

303 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$830
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Knollridge Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio,1BA$900
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$905
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$910
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Johnson County apartment is the 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill 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 Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Altamont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Scotsdale2 BR Sublet Middle Floor2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Banks Student Living2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.04
Knollridge Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson County?

There are currently 325 Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,768. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson County ranging from $625 to $4,750.

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 $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,019.

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 $3,381, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,199 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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