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property at 36 Canton St

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property at 53 Bancroft St

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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53 Bancroft St

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Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, RI is a Studio unit found at Mansion House Apartments priced from $1,200. 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
Mansion House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Bainbridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
Westwood Manor2A-R2BR,1BA$1,750
The Belmore1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI and Nearby

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $0.57 price per square foot 10 Bainbridge Ave Model at 10 Bainbridge Ave, Unit Bainbridge in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 8 Auburn Ave Model at 8 Auburn Ave, Unit 10 Auburn Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 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$0.57
8 Auburn Ave, Unit 10 Auburn Ave8 Auburn Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
43 Westerly Ave, Unit 1st Floor Unit43 Westerly AveStudio ,1BA$1.67
47 Cumerford St, Unit #147 Cumerford St3BR,1BA$1.82
70 Bowdoin St, Unit Unit 270 Bowdoin St3BR,1BA$1.91
Chateau ChatillonClassic 2 Bed Chatillon2BR,2BA$1.90
Royale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston?

There are currently 574 Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $16,406. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston ranging from $750 to $3,300.

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 $750 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,302.

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 $850 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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