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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
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1,301
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1,319
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,339

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston County area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3.1 Model at River Oaks Landing in the in the Southern Trace neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Johnston County apartment is the Townhomes Model at Marin Woods Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.17 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.
River Oaks Landing3.13BR,2BA$1.48
Marin Woods TownhomesTownhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Alcove Garner Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.53
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesCotton Mill2BR,2BA$1.32
The Arbors at East VillageThe Longleaf2BR,2BA$1.40
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Amelia VillageJames Renovated2BR,2BA$1.46
Lionsgate TownhomesGloucester2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Summerwind ApartmentsBeaufort1BR,1BA$1.48
205 Catherine St, Unit B205 Catherine St2BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston County?

There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $2,965. There are also 304 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston County ranging from $830 to $3,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnston County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnston County ranges from $830 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,840.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnston County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnston County range from $1,589 to $2,841, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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