
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Johnston, SC from $584 (35 Rentals)
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Pine Crest Apartments

Springside Point and Springside Park

Archer Crossing

The Boundary at Silver Bluff

Georgetown Villas

Savannah Ridge

Lory of Augusta
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Brickton Place

Woodwinds

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The Canter

Market Street Station Apartments

Village at Willow Lake

Viera Aiken

Laurens Street Station
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Colony at South Park

The Summits

The Parker North Augusta

Havenwood Camellia (Senior, 55+)

13 T&S Dr

1066 Reynolds Pond Rd

Saluda Commons

140 Courtillians Rd
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Rivers Edge

1507 Aldrich St NE

1147 Cornish St NE
Johnston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Studio Apartments | $1,232 | $929 | $1,548 |
| Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $799 | $2,006 |
| Johnston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $584 | $2,855 |
| Johnston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,100 | $3,132 |
| Johnston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $2,099 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Crest Apartments in the North Augusta neighborhood priced from $799. Springside Point and Springside Park in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Crest Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Springside Point and Springside Park | One Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Boundary at Silver Bluff | Holley | 1BR,1BA | $888 |
| Archer Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $888 |
| Savannah Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lory of Augusta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Plaza Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Savannah Oaks Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Whispering Woods | Spacious 2BR in North Augusta — Only $960 + Fla... | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
| Brickton Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, SC and Nearby
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.02 price per square foot Oregano Model at Covey Homes Midsomer in the in the Greater Aiken neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the Magnolia Model at Woodwinds starting at $1,399 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Aiken 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covey Homes Midsomer | Oregano | 5BR,3BA | $1.02 |
| Woodwinds | Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Palisades at Langley Pond | The Carolina | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Brickton Place | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| The Summits | The Blue Ridge | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Viera Aiken | Derby | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Pine Crest Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Whispering Woods | Spacious 2BR in North Augusta — Only $960 + Fla... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Rivers Edge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Savannah Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 Archer Crossing listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $799 at Pine Crest 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 $899 at Pine Crest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Savannah Ridge and starts from $1,199.
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