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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I
5409 NW Johnston DrJohnston, IA 50131
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The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Village at Westchester
5413 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Legacy Apartments
4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Element Urbandale
3650 Patricia DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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410 S 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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317 S Jacob StGrimes, IA 50111
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3300 SE Glenstone DrGrimes, IA 50111
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7800 Iltis DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Johnston, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Johnston Studio Apartments | $996 | $650 | $1,628 |
| Cheap Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $689 | $2,130 |
| Cheap Johnston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $597 | $2,403 |
| Cheap Johnston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $736 | $2,669 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $548 |
| The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Legacy Apartments | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Alley Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Bristol Ridge | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $807 |
| Recently updated apartments near to shoppi... | Birch classic 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| 501 NE Jacob St | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Elm Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $912 |
| Destination 141 | Apartment - Studio | Studio,1BA | $931 |
| Winwood Apartments | Bayberry (Studio) | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.14 price per square foot Three Bedroom SP Model at Sterling Pointe in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at Adam Ridge Condos starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Kennybrook 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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| Sterling Pointe | Three Bedroom SP | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Adam Ridge Condos | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Bristol Ridge | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| The Reserve at Destination Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Element Urbandale | B3p | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Bexley Urbandale | bxl-B1r | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Recently updated apartments near to shoppi... | Birch classic 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Elm Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Alley Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Johnston, IA
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Johnston Community School District
Public School - Grades PK-5 (876)
8 out of 10
Johnston Senior High School
Johnston Community School District
Public School - Grades 1-12 (1790)
8 out of 10
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Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
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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 The View on Douglas 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 $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 Oak Crossing and starts from $1,101.
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