Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson County, IA from $700 (60 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 2884 Coral Ct

$925

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$925
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$925

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2884 Coral Ct, Unit #103

2884 Coral Ct
CoralvilleIA52241

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property at 420 6th Ave

$1,148

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

420 6th Ave, Unit #5

420 6th Ave
CoralvilleIA52241
property at 10 Zeller Crossing

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

10 Zeller Crossing, Unit 309

10 Zeller Crossing
North LibertyIA52317

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property at 90 Cherry Ct

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

90 Cherry Ct

North LibertyIA52317

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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
Parkside Manor1 Bdrm-LL1BR,1BA$880
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$910
Park Place2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$915
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Walden Ridge Townhomes in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Johnson County apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows 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.
Walden Ridge Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
85 Sugar Creek Ln, Unit 20285 Sugar Creek Ln2BR,1BA$0.81
The Banks Student Living2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.04
Park Place2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson County?

There are currently 321 Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $3,607. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson County ranging from $780 to $5,495.

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 $780 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,011.

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 $3,607, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,490 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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