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Cheapest Available Johnston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverwood Villas in the Churchill neighborhood priced from $1,075. Amelia Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,099
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.01BR,1BA$1,299
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Brayden1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston County area is the $1.33 price per square foot The Clayton Model at Parkside Village in the in the Poole Farms neighborhood starting from $1,910. The second greatest value Johnston County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Alcove Garner Apartments starting at $1,703 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Southern Trace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnston County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside VillageThe Clayton3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Alcove Garner Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Lionsgate TownhomesGloucester2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Summerwind ApartmentsBeaufort1BR,1BA$1.42
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.55
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.01BR,1BA$1.57
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1.61
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1.68
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston County?

There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in Johnston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,030. There are also 282 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston County ranging from $950 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnston County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnston County ranges from $950 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,881.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnston County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnston County range from $1,610 to $2,890, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,765.

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