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Cornerstone Commons
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Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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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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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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4131 55th St
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4131 55th St

4131 55th StDes 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 Residences at 62W in the Green Meadows West neighborhood and is 934 square feet priced from $1,482. The Summit at Heritage Apartments in the Kennybrook neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 895 square feet and currently listed start at $1,199. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Johnston:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Residences at 62WOakdale934 Sq Ft$1,482
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsA6895 Sq Ft$1,199
The Allure at 1411 Bed 1 Bath C893 Sq Ft$1,050
Providence Pointe1A 788 sf788 Sq Ft$1,161
Winwood ApartmentsAspen780 Sq Ft$1,090
St. Andrews ApartmentsONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES764 Sq Ft$995
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$925
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom738 Sq Ft$1,052
CadenceA2737 Sq Ft$1,167
Destination 141Apartment- 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom712 Sq Ft$1,139

Cheapest Available Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 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 One Bedroom Model at Alley Landing starting at $790 in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Johnston is currently $1,211. 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
Alley LandingOne Bedroom$790
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$925
Oak Crossing1 Bed, 1 bath$936
The View on Douglas1BR/1.0BA$950
Brick Towne at Johnston1 Bed, 1 bath$950
Cross Creeka$951
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)$960
St. Andrews ApartmentsONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES$995
Ashley SquareAurora$1,005

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Getting Around Johnston, IA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,211.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Johnston is a 934 square feet unit starting from $1,482 at Residences at 62W.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Johnston is currently 716 sq ft.

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