Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Johnston, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Johnston

$2,182/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Johnston is $2,182 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $257 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Johnston

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Johnston rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Johnston, RI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Johnston, RI

Average rent prices in Johnston have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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, RI

Rent prices in Johnston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Johnston is $2,090, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnston run $1,865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,265.

Listings

Studio

$1,890

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,650

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,155

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,595

58%

33%

4 bedroom

$3,650

14%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,155

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

58%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Johnston, RI, 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, RI compare to other cities?

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

Johnston

Median rent price$2,182
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnston, RI is 14% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

Discover rentals in Johnston, RI

43 Union Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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694 Killingly St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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11 Old Greenville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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8 Ashby St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Johnston

SINGLE_FAMILY - Johnston, RI

8 Ashby St, Johnston, RI 02919

4 beds

1 bath

$3,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Johnston, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Johnston rental market.

How much is rent in Johnston?

The average rent in Johnston is $2,182 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnston?

Average rent prices in Johnston have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Johnston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Johnston is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $257 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Johnston?

To comfortably afford rent in Johnston, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/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 our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Johnston, showing up in under 1% of units. Two-bedroom apartments lead at 0.10% of listings, while other bedroom types have even lower rates.

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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