Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA from $500 (44 Rentals)

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4837 NW 62nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4837 NW 62nd Ave

4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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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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Alley Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alley Landing

2701 Douglas AveDes 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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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. 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 I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$654
Alley LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$731
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$750
Silhouette Apartments1A1BR,1BA$750
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$760
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$797
Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Cross Creeka1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at Reserve at Glenstone in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at Adam Ridge Condos starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 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.
Reserve at Glenstone3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.14
Adam Ridge CondosAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.10
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Crescent ChaseThe Professional2BR,2BA$1.09
Bexley Urbandalebxl-2bdR2BR,1BA$1.18
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$0.95
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Alley LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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Getting Around Johnston, IA

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34 / 100

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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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