Average Rent in Johnston, IA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Johnston, IA

Average rent prices in Johnston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Johnston, IA

Rent prices in Johnston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Johnston is $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnston run $946 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,377.


Studio	$875	3%	-
1 bedroom	$915	5%	17%
2 bedroom	$1,285	6%	6%
3 bedroom	$1,895	9%	19%
4 bedroom	$2,662	3%	19%


Apartments	$1,175	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,072	No Change	-
Houses	$1,975	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$915

Last 30 days

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,662

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Johnston, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Johnston, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Johnston and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.

Johnston

Median rent price$1,488

23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,062

45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnston, IA is 40% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Discover rentals in Johnston, IA

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Johnston

6879 Daniel Defoe Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,695

House for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Johnston

6942 Bluebell Court - 1

6942 Bluebell Ct #1, Johnston, IA 50131

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

House for rent

Available Jul 10

1d ago

House for rent in Johnston

4 beds

3 baths

$2,195

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Johnston, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Johnston rental market.

How much is rent in Johnston?

The average rent in Johnston is $1,488 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnston?

Average rent prices in Johnston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Johnston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Johnston is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $452 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Johnston?

To comfortably afford rent in Johnston, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Johnston?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Johnston average around $1,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,330/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).