Average Rent in Johnston, IA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Johnston, IA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnston, IA is $1,515. This is -23% lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,515

12%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Johnston, IA is $1,515. This is -23% lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

47%

41%

10%

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

73%

27%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Johnston, IA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,365. A 1-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA costs about $1,131 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,330. Houses for rent in Johnston, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.


1 bedroom	$1,125	1%	1%
2 bedroom	$1,315	2%	No Change
3 bedroom	$1,650	1%	2%
4 bedroom	$2,950	8%	38%
Studio	$775	3%	-


Apartments	$1,365	2%	No Change
Condos	$1,175	2%	11%
Houses	$1,850	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

Last year

38%

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.

Compare rent prices in Johnston, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Johnston, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.

Johnston

Median rent price$1,515

23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395

29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnston, IA is 9% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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