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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
Senior Living
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612 NE 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Latitude Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latitude Lofts

551 SE Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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SaddleBrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SaddleBrook Apartments

8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
Corporate Housing
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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501 NE Jacob St
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 NE Jacob St

501 NE Jacob StGrimes, IA 50111
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Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $648. The View on Douglas in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
The Lofts at NorthPark1X1 6751BR,1BA$810
SaddleBrook ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$820
Legacy MeadowsB3 Classic2BR,1BA$825
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B2c2BR,1BA$871
Bristol RidgeB62BR,2BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.18 price per square foot E Model at SaddleBrook Apartments in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SaddleBrook ApartmentsE2BR,2BA$1.18
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.00
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.08
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Bristol RidgeB32BR,1BA$1.17
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Johnston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Johnston is at Douglas Oaks listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $775 at Crossroad Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnston is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Crossing and starts from $1,075.

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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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