Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnston County, NC from $500 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1471 Thanksgiving Fire Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 7164 Cornwallis Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7164 Cornwallis Rd

GarnerNC27529

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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 Amelia Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood priced from $1,199. Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury Apartments in the Churchill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,199
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Brayden1BR,1BA$1,246
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1,297
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1,299
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC

As of March 19, 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 in the Churchill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Johnston County apartment is the The Longleaf Model at The Arbors at East Village starting at $1,648 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Summerlyn 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.
Walton FarmsBailey 23BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Arbors at East VillageThe Longleaf2BR,2BA$1.40
Summerwind ApartmentsBeaufort1BR,1BA$1.45
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.58
Amelia VillageMetropolitan Renovated1BR,1BA$1.56
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.01BR,1BA$1.60
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1.59
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1.59
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1.65
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Brayden1BR,1BA$1.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston County?

There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,199 to $2,651. There are also 221 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston County ranging from $525 to $3,295.

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 $525 to $3,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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