
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnstown, NY from $600 (32 Rentals)
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106 S William St

213 W State St

Trackside Homes I

Maple Knoll Apartments

Harmony Village

Hillside Place Apartments

33 Prospect Ave
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20-26 S Main St

89 West St

17 1st Ave

8 2nd Ave

10 2nd Ave

2 W Prospect St

66 Washington St

25 Willow St
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51 W Fulton St

24 Spring St

207 N Main St

49-51 S Judson St

22-24 Cayadutta St

7 Fremont St

171 S Main St

5 Prospect St
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6 2nd Ave

14 S Arlington Ave

268 S Main St

Kingsboro Towers

The Washington Apartments

Estee Senior Apartments

Kingsboro Apartments

Forest Hill Towers
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Johnstown, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnstown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,042 | $825 | $1,375 |
| Johnstown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $1,000 | $1,700 |
| Johnstown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $1,100 | $1,275 |
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Cheapest Available Johnstown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glove City Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
| Maple Knoll Apartments | 1 bedroom (G-L Bldgs) | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnstown, NY and Nearby
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnstown area is the $0.85 price per square foot 13 6th St Model at 13 6th St, Unit 13 6th upstair in the starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Johnstown apartment is the 36 Park St Model at 36 Park St, Unit 36 park st starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 6th St, Unit 13 6th upstair | 13 6th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 36 Park St, Unit 36 park st | 36 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 27 Addison St, Unit 27 Addison st | 27 Addison St | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 79 Park St, Unit 2 | 79 Park St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnstown Apartment is $852 at Glove City Lofts.
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