Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA from $548 (73 Rentals)

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Winwood Apartments
$1,045 - $1,495

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Base Rent$1,045 - $1,495
Total Monthly Price$1,045 - $1,495
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Cadence
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$1,210 - $1,801

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Base Rent$1,210 - $1,801
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cadence

6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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property at 4211 65th St
$1,050
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4211 65th St, Unit 77

4211 65th St
UrbandaleIA50322
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property at 2527 Lynner Dr
$1,099

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Base Rent$1,099
Total Monthly Price$1,099
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2527 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 5924 Sutton Pl
$1,150
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5924 Sutton Pl, Unit 7

5924 Sutton Pl
UrbandaleIA50322
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4314 67th St, Unit Duplex
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

4314 67th St, Unit Duplex

4314 67th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 4704 Valdez Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
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4704 Valdez Dr

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 3942 57th St
$1,250
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3942 57th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 4003 79th St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295
Total Monthly Price$1,295
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4003 79th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Douglas Oaks
Studio Apartments

Douglas Oaks

2829 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, IA is a Studio unit found at Legacy Meadows in the Merle Hay neighborhood priced from $650. The View on Douglas in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy MeadowsS1 ClassicStudio,1BA$650
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
Lillis LoftsStargazer II 30%3BR,2BA$751
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Cornerstone Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$800
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$900
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 4 BR 2 1/2 BA Model at 6957 Poppy Ct starting at $1,995 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orchard View Townhomes4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.15
6957 Poppy Ct4 BR 2 1/2 BA4BR,2.5BA$1.17
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$0.96
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B2c2BR,1BA$1.21
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.14
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1.18
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09

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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 Meadows 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 $710 at 4837 NW 62nd Ave.

What is the most affordable Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lillis Lofts and starts from $751.

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