Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC from $1,235 (39 Rentals)

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property at 100 Bryant Dr
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 24

100 Bryant Dr

SmithfieldNC27577

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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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South Moore-549
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Moore-549

549 S Moore StClayton, NC 27520
property at 101 E Woodall St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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101 E Woodall St, Unit D

101 E Woodall St
Four OaksNC27524
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Walton Farms
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walton Farms

284 Gretzky PkyClayton, NC 27527
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Riverwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwood Villas

368 Athletic Club BlvdClayton, NC 27527
property at 515 Fisher St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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515 Fisher St

ClaytonNC27520

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Cobblers Station
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cobblers Station

301 Commodore 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 Parkside Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood priced from $1,235. South Moore-549 in the Poole Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR, 1BA$1,235
South Moore-5493BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1,299
Summerwind ApartmentsBeaufort1BR, 1BA$1,304
Amelia VillageCarlyle2BR, 2BA$1,324
The Averly at FlowersA11BR, 1BA$1,369
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR, 1BA$1,371
Alcove Garner Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,400
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley1BR, 1BA$1,499
River Oaks Landing1.11BR, 1BA$1,523
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,593

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston County area is the $1.32 price per square foot Bailey 2 Model at Walton Farms in the Churchill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Johnston County apartment is the The Maple Model at Views at Flowers in the Churchill neighborhood starting at $1,750 with a $1.47 price per square foot. 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.
Walton FarmsBailey 23BR, 2.5BA$1.32
Views at FlowersThe Maple2BR, 2BA$1.47
Amelia VillageCarlyle Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.36
Summerwind ApartmentsBeaufort1BR, 1BA$1.40
The Averly at FlowersA11BR, 1BA$1.54
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR, 1BA$1.68
Alcove Garner Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.72
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.98
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR, 1BA$1.57
South Moore-5491BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.83

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 $969 at South Moore-549.

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 $1,324 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 South Moore-549 and starts from $1,299.

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