1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA (53 Rentals)

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9001 Windsor Pky
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9001 Windsor Pky

9001 Windsor PkyJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
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Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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4131 55th St
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4131 55th St

4131 55th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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612 NE 4th St
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612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Garden Court Apartments
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Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Latitude Lofts
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Latitude Lofts

551 SE Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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Douglas Woods
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Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Cross Creek
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Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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SaddleBrook Apartments
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SaddleBrook Apartments

8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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Oak Crossing
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Oak Crossing

310 Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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Holiday Illahee Hills
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Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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Beaverdale Apartments
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Beaverdale Apartments

3505 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Johnston, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Johnston, IA is found at The Summit at Heritage Apartments in the Kennybrook neighborhood and is 975 square feet priced from $1,275. Residences at 62W in the Green Meadows West neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 934 square feet and currently listed start at $1,625. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Johnston:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsA8975 Sq Ft$1,275
Residences at 62WOakdale934 Sq Ft$1,625
The Allure at 1411 Bed 1 Bath C893 Sq Ft$1,060
Meadowlark PlaceA4893 Sq Ft$1,179
Providence Pointe1A 788 sf788 Sq Ft$1,197
Winwood ApartmentsAspen780 Sq Ft$1,090
CadenceA4771 Sq Ft$1,200
St. Andrews ApartmentsONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES764 Sq Ft$995
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$775
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom738 Sq Ft$1,101

Cheapest Available Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 15, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Johnston, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood. The second most affordable Johnston 1 Bedroom is the A2 Model at Bristol Ridge starting at $744 in the Cross Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Johnston is currently $1,156. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Johnston:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom$548
Bristol RidgeA2$744
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic$760
Crossroad ApartmentsBeautiful 1 Bedroom Apartment | Prime Location ...$775
The View on Douglas1BR/1.0BA$799
Ashley SquareAurora$889
Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St, Grimes, Iowa1 bedroom 1 bath$910
Element UrbandaleA1p$925
The Lofts at NorthPark1X1 656$930
Oak Crossing1x1$945

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Johnston Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Johnston with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Johnston is at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I listed at $548.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Johnston Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Johnston is $1,156.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Johnston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Johnston is a 975 square feet unit starting from $1,275 at The Summit at Heritage Apartments.

What is the average size for Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Johnston is currently 719 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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