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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 $1,099. Amelia Station in the Garner Fuquay Varina neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,099
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1,266
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1,311
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.01BR,1BA$1,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston County area is the $1.40 price per square foot The Longleaf Model at The Arbors at East Village in the in the Riverwood neighborhood starting from $1,648. The second greatest value Johnston County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Alcove Garner Apartments starting at $1,665 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Southern Trace 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.
The Arbors at East VillageThe Longleaf2BR,2BA$1.40
Alcove Garner Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.42
River Oaks Landing2.42BR,2BA$1.57
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Elyse2BR,2BA$1.42
Summerwind ApartmentsBeaufort1BR,1BA$1.45
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.57
Amelia VillageMetropolitan Renovated1BR,1BA$1.50
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.01BR,1BA$1.61
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1.59
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.57

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston County?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,099 to $2,405. There are also 289 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston County ranging from $530 to $3,130.

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 $530 to $3,130 with an average monthly rent of $1,720.

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 $1,510 to $1,947, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,340 to $2,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!