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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $548. Large Studio Apartments set back in quier in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Large Studio Apartments set back in quier0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$725
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$744
Legacy ApartmentsS1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

As of August 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.15 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Diamond Ridge Estates in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons starting at $1,455 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Green Meadows West 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.
Diamond Ridge EstatesTownhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.15
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.27
Bristol RidgeB52BR,2BA$1.17
Element UrbandaleB3pr2BR,1BA$1.24
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B2r2BR,1BA$1.24
Recently updated apartmentsBirch elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.17
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
North Park Apartments1X1 8141BR,1BA$1.23
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12

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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 Large Studio Apartments set back in quier listed at $700.

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 Alley Landing and starts from $1,140.

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