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Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Plaza ManorBirch1BR,1BA$686
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA and Nearby

As of March 23, 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
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$0.94
The Village at WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$1.00
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston?

There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA with pricing that ranges from $648 to $3,542. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston ranging from $800 to $2,450.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnston ranges from $800 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,598.

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