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  6. Building Photo - New Haven Apartments
    1 BED
    $800+
    2 BEDS
    $900+
    3 BEDS
    $1,100+
    4 BEDS
    $1,295+

    New Haven Apartments

    2501 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  8. Building Photo - 3520 Jefferson Ave
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    3520 Jefferson Ave

    3520 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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  9. Building Photo - 3145 SW Arlan Ln
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    3145 SW Arlan Ln

    3145 SW Arlan Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023
  10. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    2936 SW Country Ln

    2936 SW Country Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023
  11. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    3161 SW Sharmin Ln

    3161 SW Sharmin Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023
  16. STUDIO
    $597+
    1 BED
    $597+
    2 BEDS
    $747+

    Clover Creek

    2901-2907 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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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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Johnston Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,166 Students
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Summit Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,112 Students
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Beaver Creek Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
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Lawson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
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Horizon Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
647 Students
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Horizon Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
647 Students

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