What is the average apartment size in Johnston?

The average size for a Johnston, IA apartment is 1,042 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Johnston?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Johnston is $1,352 per month, a 0.08% decrease from last year’s average of $1,353.

What is the average apartment size in Johnston?

The typical apartment in Johnston offers about 1,042 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Johnston, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Johnston?

The typical rent budget in Johnston ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 83% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Johnston?

In Johnston, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Johnston is $1,352, a 0.08% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,353.

One-bedroom apartments provide 762 square feet for $1,159, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,357 offer 1,033 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,334 sq ft) for $1,522, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Johnston, IA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,352	1,042 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,159	762 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,357	1,033 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,522	1,334 sq. ft.

Johnston, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Johnston, IA have decreased by 0.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,353 to $1,352.

What's the typical rent budget in Johnston, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Johnston, IA (83%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Johnston, IA?

2,647 or 28% of the households in Johnston, IA are renter-occupied while 6,905 or 72% are owner-occupied.

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How Johnston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Johnston	$1,352
Des Moines	$1,090
West Des Moines	$1,237
Waukee	$1,361
Davenport	$1,007
Ankeny	$1,366
Council Bluffs	$1,251
Ames	$1,333
Iowa City	$1,527
Clinton	$1,372
Grimes, IA	$1,278
Urbandale, IA	$1,030
Altoona, IA	$1,281
Indianola, IA	$969
Norwalk, IA	$1,159
Pleasant Hill, IA	$989
Clive, IA	$1,220

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Johnston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.