Johnston, IA rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Johnston, IA is $1,411.

Average rent

$1,411

Month-over-month change

+$102

Year-over-year change

+$16

Available rentals

23

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $649 to $3,750.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$7001
$8002
$1,0001
$1,1003
$1,2001
$1,3003
$1,4004
$1,5001
$1,7001
$1,8001
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,4001
$2,5002
$3,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $16 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$1,431No data
Oct$1,448No data
Nov$1,400No data
Dec$1,386No 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.

warm

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.

Johnston, IAvs.

$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.