Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA from $500 (23 Rentals)

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4837 NW 62nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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

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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. 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 ManorCedar1BR,1BA$700
The Village at WestchesterHarrison II2BR,1BA$775
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Newly renovated apartments in quiet neighborhood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 2D 1140 sf Model at Providence Pointe starting at $1,371 with a $1.20 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.
Orchard View Townhomes4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.20
Providence Pointe2D 1140 sf2BR,2BA$1.20
Ashley SquareJordan2BR,2BA$0.96
7815 Douglas Ave #102, Unit #1027815 Douglas Ave #1022BR,1.5BA$1.15
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Westchester SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.04
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.16

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Getting Around Johnston, IA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Oak Crossing and starts from $1,101.

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