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6633 NW 6th Dr

7815 Douglas Ave

3009 47th St

3330 52nd St

2211 60th St

4219 Clinton Ave

1548 NW 81st St

4924 Madison Ave

310 SE Jacob St
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101 NW 8th St

3120 SW Sharmin Ln

3013 67th St
Johnston, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Johnston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Johnston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,537 | $1,200 | $2,250 |
Johnston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,000 | $1,395 | $2,395 |
Johnston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,628 | $2,395 | $2,995 |
Johnston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $648. Plaza Manor in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. 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 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $648 |
Plaza Manor | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
The Village at Westchester | Rye | 2BR,1BA | $701 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $777 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA and Nearby
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.16 price per square foot AC.3B.2B.B/P Model at Adam Ridge Condos in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Westchester Square starting at $921 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Merle Hay 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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Adam Ridge Condos | AC.3B.2B.B/P | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Westchester Square | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
Bexley Urbandale | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Classic 2-Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
The Reserve at Destination Pointe | One Bedroom End | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Elm Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Legacy Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Crescent Chase | The Executive | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Village at Westchester | Rye | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston
What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston?
There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA with pricing that ranges from $649 to $2,800. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston ranging from $750 to $2,995.
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 $750 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,882.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnston?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnston range from $823 to $2,740, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.
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