Johnston, IA rental market
What is the average rent in Johnston, IA?
Last updated August 12, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Johnston, IA is $1,800.
Average rent
$1,800
Month-over-month change
+$50
Year-over-year change
+$505
Available rentals
29
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $548 to $3,225.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 8 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $3,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $505 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,325 | $1,391 |
| Feb | $1,480 | $1,545 |
| Mar | $1,515 | $1,327 |
| Apr | $1,511 | $1,433 |
| May | $1,373 | $1,495 |
| Jun | $1,412 | $1,495 |
| Jul | $1,394 | $1,766 |
| Aug | $1,305 | $1,766 |
| Sep | $1,434 | No data |
| Oct | $1,455 | No data |
| Nov | $1,455 | No data |
| Dec | $1,568 | No data |
Market temperature
The Johnston, IA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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