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Johnston, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Johnston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,360 | $975 | $2,400 |
| Johnston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,032 | $1,600 | $2,900 |
| Johnston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,171 | $1,645 | $2,395 |
| Johnston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $548 |
| The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Plaza Manor | Azalea | 2BR,1BA | $682 |
| Alley Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
| Silhouette Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA and Nearby
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at Reserve at Glenstone in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 2A 1187 sf Model at Providence Pointe starting at $1,280 with a $1.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Glenstone | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Providence Pointe | 2A 1187 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Crescent Chase | The Master Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Element Urbandale | B3p | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Bexley Urbandale | bxl-B1r | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Classic 2-Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Elm Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Alley Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Silhouette Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA with pricing that ranges from $648 to $2,713. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston ranging from $945 to $3,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnston ranges from $945 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,901.
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