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Cheapest Available Johnston Apartments for Rent

 

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. Mansion House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon Mill1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,003
Mansion House Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,460
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community2x1.5 Granite, Laminate2BR,1BA$1,600
Westwood Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Royale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI

As of April 25, 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 57 East Ave Model at 57 East Ave, Unit 1 st floor starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Manton 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
57 East Ave, Unit 1 st floor57 East Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
12 Tiffany St, Unit 1st Floor12 Tiffany St2BR,1BA$1.80
9 Sampson Ave, Unit 9 Sampson Avenue9 Sampson Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
49 Ridge St, Unit 449 Ridge St2BR,1BA$1.90
434 Sharon St, Unit 2434 Sharon St2BR,1BA$1.84
20 Magdalene St, Unit 220 Magdalene St2BR,1BA$2.00
231 Hyde St, Unit 231 hyde st unit #2231 Hyde St2BR,1BA$2.08
37 Peckham Ave, Unit 237 Peckham Ave1BR,1BA$1.88
Douglas Apartments-An Active Adult Community1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnston?

There are currently 554 Apartments for Rent in Johnston, RI with pricing that ranges from $1,189 to $4,960. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnston ranging from $900 to $4,700.

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 $900 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,119.

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 $1,900 to $3,270, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,285 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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