Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Glen Lake Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Lake Apartments

401 NC Highway 210Smithfield, NC 27577
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Kenly Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenly Court

6022 N Whitley DrKenly, NC 27542
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Smithfield Senior Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Smithfield Senior Manor

205 Evergreen LnSmithfield, NC 27577
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Clayton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Manor

500 S Boling StClayton, NC 27520
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Cheapest Available Johnston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverwood Villas in the Churchill neighborhood priced from $1,075. Walton Farms in the Churchill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125
Amelia VillageMetropolitan2BR,2BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston County area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Clayton Model at Parkside Village in the in the Poole Farms neighborhood starting from $1,711. The second greatest value Johnston County apartment is the Falkirk Model at Riverwood Ranch Townhomes starting at $1,535 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the East Raleigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnston County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside VillageThe Clayton3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Lionsgate TownhomesGloucester2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Summerwind ApartmentsBrunswick1BR,1BA$1.44
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.52
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.56
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Cameron1BR,1BA$1.63
River Oaks Landing11BR,1BA$1.60
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1.56
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnston County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston County Apartment is $1,075 at Riverwood Villas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnston County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnston County is starting from $1,299 at Amelia Village.

What is the most affordable Johnston County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnston County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside Village and starts from $1,711.

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