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  2. Building Photo - Destination 141
    $145 Off
    Price Drop. $145 Off
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    STUDIO
    $895+
    1 BED
    $1,095+
    2 BEDS
    $1,150+
    3 BEDS
    $1,450+

    Destination 141

    1360 Mocking Bird Ln, Grimes, IA 50111
    (515) 585-6521
  12. Building Photo - Brick Towne at Johnston
    1 BED
    $1,000+
    2 BEDS
    $1,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000 - $1,500
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,500

    Brick Towne at Johnston

    6450 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
    (515) 599-5666
  35. 3 BEDS
    $2,020
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,020 - $2,170
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,020 - $2,170

    Diamond Ridge Estates

    1300 NE Hope Cir, Grimes, IA 50111
    (515) 259-3320
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Johnston at a Glance

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Johnston, IA Apartments for Rent

Johnston, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, has grown from 8,649 residents in 2000 to over 24,000 today. The city's eastern border follows Saylorville Lake and the Des Moines River, offering residents access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and water activities.

Apartments in Johnston generally start around $1,100 for one-bedroom floor plans and $1,521 for three-bedroom layouts. The area is home to major employers including Corteva Agriscience and John Deere Financial. Residents appreciate the easy access to Interstate 80 and nearby shopping centers, combining residential living with metropolitan convenience.

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Johnston Senior High School

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Grades 9-12
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Summit Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Johnston Middle School

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Beaver Creek Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Lawson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
Students
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Horizon Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
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Timber Ridge Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Johnston, IA

What are the average rent costs in Johnston, IA?

The average rent in Johnston, IA is $1,076.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,072.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,076.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,352.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $1,529.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is $2,109.

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