Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnston Commons Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Winwood Apartments
$970 - $1,520
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Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Brick Towne at Johnston
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$1,000 - $1,500
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$1,000 - $1,500

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Brick Towne at Johnston

6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Cadence
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$1,247 - $1,761
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Cadence

6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Residences at 62W
$1,445 - $2,340
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Residences at 62W

6000 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
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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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Cheapest Available Johnston Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnston Commons area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. 4837 NW 62nd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Johnston Commons apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$970
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Johnston Gardens ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston Commons, IA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston Commons area is the $1.30 price per square foot Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Johnston Commons apartment is the Berkley Model at Mansions at Hemingway starting at $1,545 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Green Meadows West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnston Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.30
Mansions at HemingwayBerkley2BR,2BA$1.44
CadenceB32BR,2BA$1.39
Johnston Gardens ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.18
Residences at 62WOrchard Loft1BR,1BA$1.91
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1.47
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$1.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnston Commons Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Commons Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Commons Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnston Commons Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnston Commons is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Johnston Commons Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnston Commons Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ave at Johnston Commons and starts from $1,495.

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