Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson County, IA from $795 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Johnson County.

property at 220 Sugar Creek Ln
$945

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$945

Total Monthly Price$945
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 18
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220 Sugar Creek Ln, Unit apt. #8

220 Sugar Creek Ln
North LibertyIA52317

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property at 731 Westwinds Dr
$1,095
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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731 Westwinds Dr

Iowa CityIA52246
property at 121 Oak Ridge Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

121 Oak Ridge Ave, Unit 2

121 Oak Ridge Ave
RiversideIA52327
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property at 710 Kirkwood Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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710 Kirkwood Ave, Unit 710

710 Kirkwood Ave
Iowa CityIA52240
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property at 2050 Holiday Rd
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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2050 Holiday Rd, Unit # C4

2050 Holiday Rd
CoralvilleIA52241
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property at 313 Grandview Ct
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

313 Grandview Ct, Unit 313

313 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. Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $836. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$836
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
840 Maggard Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 514 S Johnson St Model at 514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Johnson County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Riverview West starting at $2,170 with a $1.48 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.
514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom514 S Johnson St4BR,2BA$0.97
Riverview West3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
Walden Ridge3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.22
3 Bd Townhome3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.25
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
The Quarters Iowa CityD - 2x22BR,2BA$0.69
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
The Forum At Lincoln3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.63
North Liberty Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.53
840 Maggard Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson County?

There are currently 322 Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,300. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson County ranging from $795 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 $795 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,949.

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 $725 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $710.

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