Johnston renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Johnston is about $1,258 per month. This puts it in the 41st percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,276. Households in Johnston have a median income of $6,087 per month so the average renter in Johnston is spending roughly 21% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Johnston, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Johnston is $306,288 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Johnston also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the central parts of Johnston while lower rent rates are often available in southern areas.
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