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Rental Market Trends in Johnston, IA

What is the average rent in Johnston, IA?

$1,052/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Johnston, IA is $1,052 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Johnston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Johnston, you can expect to pay about $1,065 per month for a studio, $1,052 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,318 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,473 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,065/month
624 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,052/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,318/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,473/month
1,289 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$862/month
614 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,259/month
812 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,971/month
1,504 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,207/month
1,774 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Johnston, IA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.6%, which averages out to $37 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Johnston, IA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Johnston, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
73% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Johnston?

Based on current rent prices, East Meadow and Providence Pointe West" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Johnston.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Meadow
$1,295/month
747 Sq Ft
Providence Pointe West
$1,571/month
757 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Johnston?

Based on current rent prices, Providence Pointe West and East Meadow" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Johnston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Providence Pointe West
$1,571/month
757 Sq Ft
East Meadow
$1,295/month
747 Sq Ft

Which Johnston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Johnston with the most apartments available are Providence Pointe West and East Meadow" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Providence Pointe West
$1,571/month
757 Sq Ft
East Meadow
$1,295/month
747 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Johnston, IA?

Because the average rent in Johnston is $1,052, you’ll want to make about $3,506 per month or $42,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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