Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Johnston, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Johnston

$2,200/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Johnston is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Johnston

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Johnston rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Johnston, RI

Average rent prices in Johnston have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Johnston run $2,115 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,954

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,650

11%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,150

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,200

20%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,400

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,954

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

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$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Johnston, RI is 10% lower than the median rent in Barrington, RI.

Discover rentals in Johnston, RI

262 -264 George Waterman Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

262 -264 George Waterman Road

262 262 -264 George Waterman Road, Johnston, RI 02919

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

42 Dante Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Johnston

SINGLE_FAMILY - Johnston, RI

42 Dante Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,750

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 $2,200 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Johnston?

Average rent prices in Johnston have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $250 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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