Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Johnston, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Johnston

$1,448/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Johnston is $1,448 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $452 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Johnston

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Johnston rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Johnston, IA

Average rent prices in Johnston have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,194, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnston run $922 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,358.

Listings

Studio

$845

3%

-

1 bedroom

$900

5%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,095

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,912

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,595

4%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,912

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

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$1,448
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnston, IA is 32% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Johnston, IA

Johnston Crossing II - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Johnston Crossing II

5509 Nw Johnston Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

1–2 beds

1 bath

$561–$1,375

Price drop

10320 Norfolk Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Johnston

6834 Jack London Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Johnston

6879 Daniel Defoe Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Johnston

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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 $1,448 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnston?

Average rent prices in Johnston have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Johnston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Johnston is 24% 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Johnston, with rents running about 7.4% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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).

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