1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA (51 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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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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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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2519 Clarkson Ave
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2519 Clarkson Ave

2519 Clarkson 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 Mansions at Hemingway in the Green Meadows West neighborhood and is 975 square feet priced from $1,305. Residences at 62W 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
Mansions at HemingwayAshley975 Sq Ft$1,305
Residences at 62WOakdale934 Sq Ft$1,625
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsA6.2898 Sq Ft$1,229
Meadowlark PlaceA4893 Sq Ft$1,267
The Allure at 1411 Bed 1 Bath D2870 Sq Ft$1,060
Winwood ApartmentsAspen780 Sq Ft$1,090
CadenceA4771 Sq Ft$1,161
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 January 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Johnston, IA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $775 at Crossroad Apartments in the Merle Hay neighborhood. The second most affordable Johnston 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The View on Douglas starting at $799 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Johnston is currently $1,139. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Johnston:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$775
The View on Douglas1BR/1.0BA$799
Ashley SquareAurora$905
Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St, Grimes, Iowa1 bedroom 1 bath$910
Oak Crossing1x1$921
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)$970
St. Andrews ApartmentsONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES$995
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath$1,000
Meadowlark PlaceA1 - 60 - Income Restricted$1,029
The Allure at 1411 Bed 1 Bath D2$1,060

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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 Crossroad Apartments listed at $775.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Johnston is $1,139.

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 $1,305 at Mansions at Hemingway.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Johnston is currently 600 sq ft.

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