Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Johnston, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Johnston
$1,575/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Johnston is $1,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Johnston
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Johnston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Johnston, IA
Average rent prices in Johnston have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,187, whereas a house costs $1,966. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnston run $1,116 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 7% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 14% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,403 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 12% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Johnston, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,187 | No Change | 13% | |
Condos | $1,230 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,966 | 1% | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,403
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Johnston, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,187
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,966
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
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
17%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Johnston, IA is 48% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,063
1%$1,414
1%$1,025
16%$1,495
50%$995
$1,575
12%$1,825
11%$1,457
8%$1,443
13%$1,822
7%$1,350
8%$1,315
4%Discover rentals in Johnston, IA
4d ago
Condo for rent in Johnston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,165
Price dropped $110Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Johnston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 28
2d ago
6813 Jack London Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Johnston
3 beds
2 baths
$1,799
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
5409 Nw Johnston Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$3,190
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
5509 Nw Johnston Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
1–2 beds
1 bath
$561–$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Johnston
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,680
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 19
1d ago
6300 Merle Hay Rd Ste 1, Johnston, IA 50131
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,101–$1,805
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
6813 Jack London Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
21h ago
8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$966–$1,296
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
6300 Merle Hay Rd Ste 1, Johnston, IA 50131
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,101–$1,805
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
5409 Nw Johnston Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$3,190
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
6300 Merle Hay Rd Ste 1, Johnston, IA 50131
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,101–$1,805
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Marigold Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
4 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Johnston
4 beds
4 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Johnston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 28
2d ago
6813 Jack London Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
21h ago
8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
1 bed
1 bath
$966–$1,208
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
6300 Merle Hay Rd Ste 1, Johnston, IA 50131
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,101–$1,805
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Marigold Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
4 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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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 $1,575 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Johnston?
Average rent prices in Johnston have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Johnston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Johnston is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 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 $63,000/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).