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4837 NW 62nd Ave

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Johnston, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Johnston Studio Apartments | $852 | $665 | $1,025 |
Cheap Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $696 | $2,140 |
Cheap Johnston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $648 | $2,734 |
Cheap Johnston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $736 | $2,849 |
Cheap Johnston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $2,195 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $548. Legacy Apartments in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $548 |
Legacy Apartments | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $665 |
The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
4837 NW 62nd Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA
As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.20 price per square foot AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at Adam Ridge Condos in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Silver Oak Condos starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the The Pinnacle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Adam Ridge Condos | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Silver Oak Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Westchester Square | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Recently updated apartments | Birch elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Bexley Urbandale | bxl-B2r | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Lofts at NorthPark | 1X1 814 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Village at Westchester | Bedford | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
4837 NW 62nd Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Bristol Ridge | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Best Local Schools in Johnston, IA
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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 Cheap Johnston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Johnston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Johnston is at Legacy Apartments listed at $665.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.
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 Elm Village Apartments and starts from $955.
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