Destination 141
1360 Mocking Bird Ln,
Grimes, IA 50111
$895 - $2,239
Studio - 3 Beds
Johnston
Johnston, IA Area Guide
A waterfront suburbia perfect for families
Rivers
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Located 11 miles northwest of Des Moines, the quaint city of Johnson, Iowa offers safe neighborhoods and a family-friendly environment. With the Des Moines River flowing along the eastern border of Johnston and Beaver Creek running directly through town, residents enjoy fantastic waterfront views. Part of Johnston resides on the shores of Saylorville Lake where residents can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and boating.
This suburb belongs to the Johnston Community School District, offering a top-tier education system for K-12 like Johnston High School. With river and lakefront views, a welcoming community, public parks, and secure neighborhoods, Johnston is the perfect place to raise a family in Iowa. Johnston provides a wonderful variety of rentals between luxury and affordable apartments. There’s something for everyone in this suburbia.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Johnston, IA is $1,080 for a studio, $1,074 for one bedroom, $1,342 for two bedrooms, and $1,511 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnston has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,074/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$1,497/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,712/month
1,400 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Johnston, IA is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
34
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
35
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Westchester Park
- Sawgrass Park
- Ashby Park
- Beaverdale Park
- Beaver Creek Greenbelt
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.