
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnstown, NY from $825 (30 Rentals)
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1 Smith St, Unit 2

215 S William St

Trackside Homes I

Maple Knoll Apartments

112 S Melcher St

Harmony Village
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104 W Fulton St

203 S William St

79 Park St, Unit 2

Glove City Lofts

394 S Main St

41 3rd Ave

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17 Addison St, Unit downstairs
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25 Steele Ave, Unit 1st Floor

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5 Fremont St, Unit #303

47 Yale St

82 Fremont St

20.5 Lexington Ave

62 Division St

2223 NY-5S
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342 Bleecker St

101 Grand St

109 Guy Park

31 Prospect Ave

1552 Helderberg Ave

1617 Campbell Ave

301 S Main St
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980 Murray Rd

713 Orchard St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnstown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $825 | $1,139 |
| Johnstown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $900 | $1,700 |
| Johnstown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $1,200 | $1,450 |
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Cheapest Available Johnstown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Fremont St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 11 Fremont Street | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnstown, NY and Nearby
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnstown area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at 11 Fremont Street in the in the Fulton County neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Johnstown apartment is the 17 Addison St Model at 17 Addison St, Unit downstairs starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Fulton County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnstown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Fremont Street | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| 17 Addison St, Unit downstairs | 17 Addison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 5 Fremont St, Unit #303 | 5 Fremont St | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 79 Park St, Unit 2 | 79 Park St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnstown Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnstown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnstown Apartment is $800 at 82 Fremont St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnstown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnstown is starting from $1,430 at 11 Fremont Street.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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