Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson County, IA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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

property at 741 Melrose Ave

$880

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$880

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

741 Melrose Ave, Unit apt. # 9

741 Melrose Ave
Iowa CityIA52246

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property at 2268 Holiday Rd

$985

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$985

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$985

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2268 Holiday Rd, Unit 408

2268 Holiday Rd
CoralvilleIA52241
property at 912 Benton Dr

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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912 Benton Dr, Unit 912 Benton dr

912 Benton Dr
Iowa CityIA52246

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property at 308 N Clinton St

$1,245

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$1,245

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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308 N Clinton St, Unit # 5

308 N Clinton St
Iowa CityIA52245

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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
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 bedroom 4 bath Model at 630 S Capitol in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Johnson County apartment is the G Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,800 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the The Pond's Edge 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.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
Penn Street PlaceCorner Windows2BR,2BA$1.80
965 FlatsA4 +Den1BR,1BA$1.71
Coral North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Accessible and Type A2BR,1BA$1.66
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
North Liberty Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.53
808 on 5th424 S1BR,1BA$1.75
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson County?

There are currently 311 Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,805. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson County ranging from $600 to $3,300.

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 $600 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,710.

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 $3,681, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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