As of April 24, 2026, Johnston, Iowa has 4 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 60 section 8 apartments and 266 approved low-income housing units. There are 2 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
Chapelridge At Johnston Has 173 Units Available
Cornerstone Commons Has 62 Units Available
Cottages At Johnston Commons Has 31 Units Available
Ahepa 192 Apartments Has 60 Units Available
BISHOP DRUMM CARE CENTER Has 1 Units Available
CHILDSERVE HABILITATION CENTER Has 1 Units Available
Martina Place Assisted Living Has 1 Units Available
McAuley Terrace Has 1 Units Available
BISHOP DRUMM CARE CENTER Has 150 Units Available
CHILDSERVE HABILITATION CENTER Has 58 Units Available
The Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Polk County for 2026.
The best apartments in Johnston, IA are Cornerstone Commons , Cottages At Johnston Commons , Ahepa 192 Apartments and Chapelridge At Johnston and
The average property rent in Johnston, IA is $1,157.
The price range for a studio apartment in Johnston, IA is between $666 and $1,000. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is between $719 and $1,079. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is between $864 and $1,296. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is between $1,182 and $1,772. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Johnston, IA is between $1,185 and $1,777. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 23 April, 2026 for the properties in Johnston, IA
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