
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA from $500 (25 Rentals)
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Bristol Ridge

The Village at Westchester

Newly renovated apartments in quiet neighborhood

Legacy Apartments

The Flats on 56th Apartments

Bexley Urbandale

Westchester Square

MORT- 410 SE 4th St.

Reserve at Glenstone

2533 Lynner Dr

Elm Village Apartments

Destination 141
Johnston, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Johnston Studio Apartments | $1,216 | $861 | $1,938 |
Cheap Johnston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $686 | $2,478 |
Cheap Johnston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $648 | $3,451 |
Cheap Johnston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,073 | $3,542 |
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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 $686. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $548 |
Plaza Manor | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $686 |
The Village at Westchester | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA
As of March 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4711 Valdez Dr, Unit 4711 | 4711 Valdez Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Adam Ridge Condos | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Westchester Square | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 | 7815 Douglas Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
The Reserve at Destination Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Bexley Urbandale | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
The Village at Westchester | Harrison | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Best Local Schools in Johnston, IA
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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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
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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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