Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Brook Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Village Apartments

2072 Smith StNorth Providence, RI 02911
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151 Franklin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

151 Franklin Ave

151 Franklin AveCranston, RI 02920
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Mineral Spring Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mineral Spring Gardens

1905 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence, RI 02904
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The Plant
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Plant

60 Valley StProvidence, RI 02909
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The 91 Lofts
Studio Apartments

The 91 Lofts

91 Hartford AveProvidence, RI 02909

Johnston, RI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnston, RI is a 1 Bed unit found at Paragon Mill in the Manton neighborhood priced from $1,003. Hillside Terrace Apartments in the Manton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon Mill1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,003
Hillside Terrace Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$1,500
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community2x1.5 Granite, Laminate2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3BR 2BA Model at Paragon Mill in the in the Manton neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Johnston apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at US Rubber Lofts starting at $2,275 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the College Hill 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.
Paragon Mill3BR 2BA3BR,2BA$1.54
US Rubber Lofts2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.67
256 Woonasquatucket Ave, Unit 3256 Woonasquatucket Ave3BR,1BA$2.04
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.58
75 Ridge St, Unit 175 Ridge St3BR,1BA$1.80
Royale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
56 Putnam Pike, Unit 156 Putnam Pike3BR,1BA$2.00
Bainbridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
615 Killingly St, Unit 1615 Killingly St3BR,1BA$2.09
11-15 Piedmont St1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.31

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Getting Around Johnston, RI

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Rising Sun Mills listed at $1,672.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Apartment is $1,003 at Paragon Mill.

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 $1,600 at Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community.

What is the most affordable Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paragon Mill and starts from $2,425.

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