Johnston, IA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Johnston, IA is $1,411.
$1,411
+$102
+$16
23
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $649 to $3,750.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $3,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $16 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,395 | $1,325 |
| Feb | $1,396 | $1,480 |
| Mar | $1,265 | $1,515 |
| Apr | $1,475 | $1,511 |
| May | $1,325 | $1,373 |
| Jun | $1,320 | $1,412 |
| Jul | $1,295 | $1,394 |
| Aug | $1,295 | $1,305 |
| Sep | $1,431 | No data |
| Oct | $1,448 | No data |
| Nov | $1,400 | No data |
| Dec | $1,386 | No data |
Market temperature
The Johnston, IA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Johnston, IA is 33% lower than the national average.
$1,411
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Johnston, IA?
The average rent in Johnston, IA is $1,411.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Johnston, IA?
Houses in Johnston, IA rent between $649 - $3,750 with an average rent of $1,411.
3. How has the rent in Johnston, IA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Johnston, IA increased by $16
4. How much has the rent in Johnston, IA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Johnston, IA increased by $102
5. How many available rentals are there in Johnston, IA?
There are currently 23 rentals available in Johnston, IA.
6. How do rent prices in Johnston, IA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Johnston, IA is $1,411 — 32.81% lower the national average of $2,100.