Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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4837 NW 62nd Ave
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4837 NW 62nd Ave

4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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612 NE 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Silhouette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silhouette Apartments

3720 57th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Latitude Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latitude Lofts

551 SE Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $548. Plaza Manor in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $681. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$681
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$775
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$777
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Meadowlark PlaceB1 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$799
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Reserve at GlenstoneStudioStudio,1BA$861
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4711 Valdez Dr Model at 4711 Valdez Dr, Unit 4711 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at Adam Ridge Condos starting at $1,199 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Kennybrook 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.
4711 Valdez Dr, Unit 47114711 Valdez Dr2BR,1BA$1.13
Adam Ridge CondosAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.21
Silver Oak Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.03
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.91
The Village at WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$1.00
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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35 / 100

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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 Reserve at Glenstone listed at $861.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

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 $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowlark Place and starts from $1,073.

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