Johnston, IA rental market

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Last updated September 28, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Johnston, IA is $1,699.

Average rent

$1,699

Month-over-month change

-$101

Year-over-year change

+$244

Available rentals

32

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $561 to $2,995.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0005
$1,2002
$1,3005
$1,5001
$1,6003
$1,7004
$1,8004
$1,9005
$2,4001
$2,8001
$2,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $244 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
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$1,800
Oct$1,455No data
Nov$1,455No data
Dec$1,568No data

Market temperature

The Johnston, IA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Johnston, IA is 15% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Johnston, IA?

The average rent in Johnston, IA is $1,699.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,121 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,295 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,799 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $2,495 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Johnston, IA?

Houses in Johnston, IA rent between $561 - $2,995 with an average rent of $1,699.

7. How has the rent in Johnston, IA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Johnston, IA increased by $244

8. How much has the rent in Johnston, IA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Johnston, IA decreased by $101

9. How many available rentals are there in Johnston, IA?

There are currently 32 rentals available in Johnston, IA.

10. How do rent prices in Johnston, IA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Johnston, IA is $1,699 — 15.05% lower the national average of $2,000.

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