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  4. Building Photo - Clover Creek
    STUDIO
    $597+
    1 BED
    $647+
    2 BEDS
    $747+

    Clover Creek

    2901-2907 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  6. Kitchen - Douglas Oaks
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $650

    Douglas Oaks

    2829 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  20. Building Photo - Westpointe Apartments
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $807+
    1 BED
    $906+
    2 BEDS
    $1,012+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$760 - $1,464
    Required Monthly Fees$47
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$807 - $1,511

    Westpointe Apartments

    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    (515) 305-3975
  25. Building Photo - 3905 8th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $795

    3905 8th St

    3905 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
  28. Building Photo - Brick Towne at Johnston
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $800+
    2 BEDS
    $1,100+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800 - $1,100
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$800 - $1,100

    Brick Towne at Johnston

    6450 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
    (515) 599-5666
  29. Building Photo - Lake Park
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    Lake Park

    602 Van Dorn St, Polk City, IA 50226
  33. Building Photo - Oak Crossing
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $879+
    3 BEDS
    $1,405+

    Oak Crossing

    310 Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
  40. Building Photo - Lakeview
    2 BEDS
    $920

    Lakeview

    8700 Carole Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
  42. Building Photo - Lillis Lofts
    2 BEDS
    $927+
    3 BEDS
    $1,659+

    Lillis Lofts

    6313 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,790 Students
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Summit Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,106 Students
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Johnston Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,166 Students
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Beaver Creek Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
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Horizon Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
613 Students
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Lawson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
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Timber Ridge Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
662 Students

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