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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnston, IA

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Apartments Under $700

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $659+
    2 BEDS $765+
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Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
    51
    Today

    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $725+
    2 BEDS $725+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $765+
    2 BEDS $769+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
    33
    Today

    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $789+
    1 BED $895+
    2 BEDS $988+

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Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with carpet and a door to a closet
    25
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $805+
    2 BEDS $956+
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen
    32
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $813+
    2 BEDS $959+
    3 BEDS $1,246
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
    28
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $845+
    2 BEDS $827+
    3 BEDS $1,140+

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  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
    23
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    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $835+
    2 BEDS $950+
  • A living room with a grey carpet and patterned chairs.
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    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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  • A living room with a grey couch, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    4435 NW 86Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $885+
    2 BEDS $937+
    3 BEDS $997+
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    1 BED $885
    2 BEDS $985
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    16
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    3650 Patricia Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $894+
  • A spacious kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    STUDIO $895+
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,245+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a glass coffee table.
    11
    Today

    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $930+
    2 BEDS $1,095+
  • A kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets.
    Today

    2715 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $935+
    3 BEDS $1,140+
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden table.
    17
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $945+
    2 BEDS $1,149+

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  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator, white oven, and brown cabinets.
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    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $999+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • 6450 Merle Hay Road 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • A spacious living room with a carpeted floor and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    Today

    408 Sandpiper Court, Polk City, IA 50226
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,046+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    17
    Today

    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,225+

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  • a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
    15
    Today

    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,087+
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden coffee table.
    11
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    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,355+
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a white table with a plant on it.
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    2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Getting around in Johnston, IA

3 /100
Car-Dependent
28 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 3, Bike Score®: 28

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnston, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,000 and $1,566.

How many cheap rentals are available in Johnston, IA on RentCafe?

There are 8 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Johnston, IA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average Johnston, IA cheap apartment size is 805 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Johnston, IA?

Cheap apartments in Johnston, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Johnston, IA?

A cheap apartment in Johnston, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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