Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI from $500 (61 Rentals)

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6 Winthrop St
$1,350 - $2,000
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$1,350 - $2,000
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6 Winthrop St

6 Winthrop StCranston, RI 02910
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100 Tell St, Unit 3
$1,675
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$1,675
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

100 Tell St, Unit 3

100 Tell StProvidence, RI 02909
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25 Fallon Ave, Unit 1
$1,700
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25 Fallon Ave, Unit 1

25 Fallon AveProvidence, RI 02908
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19 Covell St, Unit 2
$1,800
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

19 Covell St, Unit 2

19 Covell StProvidence, RI 02909

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$1,800 - $2,400

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19 Joy St

ProvidenceRI02908

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Brook Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Village Apartments

2072 Smith StNorth Providence, RI 02911
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151 Franklin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

151 Franklin Ave

151 Franklin AveCranston, RI 02920
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Mineral Spring Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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The Plant
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Plant

60 Valley StProvidence, RI 02909
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The 91 Lofts
Studio Apartments

The 91 Lofts

91 Hartford AveProvidence, RI 02909
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22-24 Pocasset Ave
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22-24 Pocasset Ave

22-24 Pocasset AveProvidence, RI 02909
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530 Broadway
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

530 Broadway

530 BroadwayProvidence, RI 02909
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Johnston, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, RI is a Studio unit found at Rising Sun Mills in the Manton neighborhood priced from $1,745. Westwood Manor in the Manton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rising Sun MillsFrederickStudio,1BA$1,745
Westwood Manor2A-R2BR,1BA$1,750
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1 x 1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Pocasset Mill in the starting from $2,115. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 35 Valley St Model at 35 Valley St, Unit #2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Manton 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.
Lofts at Pocasset Mill2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
35 Valley St, Unit #235 Valley St4BR,1BA$1.92
800 Plainfield St800 Plainfield St2BR,1BA$1.50
8 Auburn Ave, Unit 10 Auburn Ave8 Auburn Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
95 Wayland Ave, Unit 295 Wayland Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
25 Fallon Ave, Unit 125 Fallon Ave3BR,1BA$1.61
Chateau ChatillonClassic 2 Bed Chatillon2BR,2BA$1.90
47 Yeoman Ave, Unit Second Floor47 Yeoman Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
177 Greenville Ave, Unit 2177 Greenville Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
22 Woonasquatucket Ave, Unit 2nd Floor22 Woonasquatucket Ave2BR,1BA$1.72

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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 Rising Sun Mills listed at $1,745.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $1,750 at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community.

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 $1,750 at Westwood Manor.

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