Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

Prices and availability in Johnston, IA were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Johnston, IA are: Cadence, Residences at 62W, White Oak Apartments, Winwood Apartments and Crescent Chase.

The average rent in Johnston, IA is $1,352.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is between $548 and $1,835.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is between $648 and $1,835.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is between $1,532 and $2,021.

In Johnston, 29% of the residents are renting compared to 71% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of Johnston's rentals, 69% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Johnston is 17 years old, with 79% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Johnston are around 0.6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 24% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 57% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.