
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI from $500 (51 Rentals)
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42 Putnam Pike

43 Union Ave

246 George Waterman Rd

38 Judith St, Unit 3

Paragon Mill

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524 Atwood Ave, Unit Apartment C

12 Greenville Ave

5 Cynthia Dr, Unit 16

863-865 Manton Avenue, Unit 865 Manton Avenue
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300 Smithfield Rd, Unit 5-53

Lofts at Lyman Mill

Mansion House Apartments

Westwood Manor

9 Berlin St, Unit 1

Greystone Lofts

184-186 Allston Street, Unit #2R

184-186 Allston Street, Unit #2L

37 Sumner Ave, Unit 2

37 Sumner Ave, Unit 2
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Strive Lofts

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484 Broadway, Unit 484 Broadway

Brook Village Apartments

One Neighborhood Builders Apartments

151 Franklin Ave

229 Smith St

Mineral Spring Gardens

The Plant

The 91 Lofts
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Hillside Terrace Apartments

86 Appleton St

86 Berkley St

22-24 Pocasset Ave

Allen House Apartments

530 Broadway

962 Atwells Ave

40 Austin Ave

389 Laurel Hill Ave

1018 Cranston St
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3 Baltimore St

498 Broadway Ave

10 Holland St

Hillcrest Village Apartments

12 Piedmont

39 Vinton St

137 Ethan St

The Belmore

Scituate Commons

622 Union Ave
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Johnston, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Johnston Studio Apartments | $1,842 | $1,640 | $2,150 |
| Cheap Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $800 | $3,909 |
| Cheap Johnston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,200 | $4,319 |
| Cheap Johnston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,695 | $3,305 |
| Cheap Johnston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $2,800 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Mansion House Apartments priced from $1,535. Greystone Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Greystone Lofts | G-0x1A | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
| The Belmore | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Strive Lofts | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Rising Sun Mills | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| ReNew North Providence | Aiken | 1BR,1BA | $1,739 |
| Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Westwood Manor | 2A-R | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.70 price per square foot 35 Queen St Model at 35 Queen St, Unit Apt 2 in the starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 70 Rowan St Model at 70 Rowan St starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Queen St, Unit Apt 2 | 35 Queen St | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 70 Rowan St | 70 Rowan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 610 Union Ave, Unit 1 | 610 Union Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 73 Robin St, Unit 3 | 73 Robin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Chateau Chatillon | Classic 2 Bed Chatillon | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| 177 Greenville Ave, Unit 2 | 177 Greenville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 8 Lawrence St, Unit 1 | 8 Lawrence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 581 Woonasquatucket Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 581 Woonasquatucket Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Pocasset Village | 2x1a | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 524 Atwood Ave, Unit Apartment C | 524 Atwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 Greystone Lofts listed at $1,640.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $1,535 at Mansion House Apartments.
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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