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4131 55th St

Des MoinesIA50310

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Johnston, IA Local Guide

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. 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA and Nearby

As of September 05, 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 2 Bdrm 1006 Model at Reserve at Glenstone starting at $1,202 with a $1.19 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.
Diamond Ridge EstatesTownhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Reserve at Glenstone2 Bdrm 10062BR,2BA$1.19
Element UrbandaleB3pr2BR,1BA$1.24
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B2r2BR,1BA$1.12
Recently updated apartmentsBirch elevated 2 Bed W/D2BR,1BA$1.17
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
The Lofts at NorthPark1X1 8141BR,1BA$1.23
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan II2BR,1BA$0.95
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston?

There are currently 151 Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA with pricing that ranges from $648 to $2,662. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston ranging from $900 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnston ranges from $900 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,080.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnston range from $736 to $2,662, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,645. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,195.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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