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  1. Building Photo - Brick Towne at Johnston
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$800

    Brick Towne at Johnston

    6450 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
    (515) 599-5666
  17. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $805+
    1 BED
    $903+
    2 BEDS
    $1,015+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$758 - $1,010
    Required Monthly Fees$47
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$805 - $1,057

    Westpointe Apartments

    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    (515) 305-3975
  24. Premium Finish Package - Element Urbandale
    $200 Off
    Price Drop. $200 Off
    2 BEDS
    $875

    Element Urbandale

    3650 Patricia Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
  35. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $650

    Douglas Oaks

    2829 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  36. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    3841 69th St

    3841 69th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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  37. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    5000 Twana Dr Unit 1

    5000 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
  38. Building Photo - 3905 8th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $795

    3905 8th St

    3905 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
  42. 2 BEDS
    $910+
    3 BEDS
    $751+

    Lillis Lofts

    6313 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Johnston at a Glance

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$1,039
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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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