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

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property at 161 Lynch St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Winthrop St
$1,350 - $2,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

6 Winthrop St

6 Winthrop StCranston, RI 02910
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property at 36 Canton St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 18

36 Canton St, Unit Unit1, Unit Unit1

36 Canton St
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property at 927 Smith St

$1,600 - $1,800

2 Bedroom Rentals

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927 Smith St

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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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40 Austin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Austin Ave

40 Austin AveGreenville, RI 02828
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12 Piedmont
1 Bedroom Apartments

12 Piedmont

12 Piedmont StProvidence, RI 02909
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Scituate Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scituate Commons

29 Institute LnScituate, RI 02857
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Pocasset Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pocasset Village

941-945 Dyer AveCranston, RI 02920
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property at 53 Bancroft St

$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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Johnston, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at 22-24 Pocasset Ave in the Manton neighborhood priced from $1,450. Bainbridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22-24 Pocasset Ave1 x 11BR,1BA$1,450
Bainbridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
Westwood Manor2A-R2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $0.60 price per square foot 10 Bainbridge Ave Model at 10 Bainbridge Ave, Unit Bainbridge in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 35 Valley St Model at 35 Valley St, Unit #2 starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 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.
10 Bainbridge Ave, Unit Bainbridge10 Bainbridge Ave3BR,1BA$0.60
35 Valley St, Unit #235 Valley St4BR,1BA$2.00
8 Auburn Ave, Unit 10 Auburn Ave8 Auburn Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
Chateau ChatillonClassic 2 Bed Chatillon2BR,2BA$1.90
Royale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Greystone LoftsG-0x1BStudio ,1BA$1.97
28 Mercy St, Unit Apartment #228 Mercy St2BR,1BA$1.93
22 Woonasquatucket Ave, Unit 2nd Floor22 Woonasquatucket Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
Bainbridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
22-24 Pocasset Ave1 x 11BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnston Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $1,450 at 22-24 Pocasset Ave.

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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