9.6 miles south of the Johnston center, based in West Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, friendly staff and fair prices.
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Johnston, IA Prices checked Oct 29, 2026
Equipment rental in Johnston, IA
47 local companies near Johnston; the closest is Menards, 2.4 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Johnston, so the price shown is the Iowa typical from 4 companies across Iowa.
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Skid steer, per day
Middle 80% of Iowa prices
Iowa typical $275
$78
$355
$0
$500
- Skid steer, per week, Iowa
- $735 to $1,110 a week
- Mini excavator, per day, Iowa
- $35 to $390 a day
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47 companies near Johnston
7 miles south of the Johnston center, based in West Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices, easy to reach and friendly staff.
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10 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Waukee
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and easy to work with.
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4 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Urbandale
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, easy to work with and fair prices.
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12.4 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Altoona
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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5.8 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and well-maintained equipment.
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5.4 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, friendly staff and on-time delivery.
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3.8 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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4.4 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Urbandale
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and fair prices.
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7.8 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and helpful advice.
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9.7 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and well-maintained equipment.
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6.1 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and easy to work with.
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3.9 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Grimes
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and easy to reach.
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7.4 miles northeast of the Johnston center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and fair prices.
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5.8 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and well-maintained equipment.
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2.4 miles west of the Johnston center, based in Grimes
Reviewers mention: easy to work with and friendly staff.
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6.9 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and on-time delivery.
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10.7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and well-maintained equipment.
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7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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8 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and easy to work with.
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6.8 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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8.2 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices and friendly staff.
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12.6 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Altoona
Reviewers mention: well-maintained equipment, friendly staff and professional service.
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3.5 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Grimes
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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7.5 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and easy to reach.
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7.6 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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6.2 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Clive
Reviewers mention: fair prices and friendly staff.
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7.9 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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12.9 miles northwest of the Johnston center, based in Woodward
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to reach and easy to work with.
$64 a day, skid steer
$210 below the Iowa typical
3.2 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Grimes
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7.7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices.
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7.9 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, fair prices and friendly staff.
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12.7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Bondurant
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12.5 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Bondurant
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6.1 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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8.1 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and easy to work with.
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7.9 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and professional service.
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7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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3 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Johnston
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4.6 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Urbandale
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13.1 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Pleasant Hill
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6.7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Ankeny
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7.3 miles northeast of the Johnston center, based in Ankeny
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11.3 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
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13.3 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
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14 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Altoona
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14.9 miles south of the Johnston center, based in Norwalk
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Johnston prices
What each type costs
Prices from company websites and customer reviews. Taxes not included.
By type
Bar shows the middle 80% of prices. Dot shows the typical price.
Skid steerIowa range$78 to $355
$78$355
Mini excavatorIowa range$35 to $390
$35$390
Boom liftIowa range$290 to $500
$290$500
$0$200$400$600$800
Middle 80% of prices Typical (median)
Show as a table
| Type | Low | Typical | High | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skid steer | $78 | $275 | $355 | 7 |
| Mini excavator | $35 | $96 | $390 | 9 |
| Boom lift | $290 | $390 | $500 | 11 |
Other prices
Middle 80% of prices
| Skid steer, per weekIowa prices | $735 to $1,110 a week |
Typical price by month
Skid steer, per day, Johnston
Prices by monthThis chart shows once there are 12 months of price checks for Johnston.
What we see in Johnston
- Work and Play Rentals is the only company here with a published price for skid steer, per day: $64 a day. For the others, ask for a quote.
- Menards is the closest, 2.4 miles from the Johnston center. 9 companies are within 5 miles of the center and 35 within 10. The farthest we list is 14.9 miles out.
- 1 of 47 has an address in Johnston. The others are based in Des Moines (22), Ankeny (5), Grimes (4), Urbandale (3) and 8 other towns.
- 46 of the 47 are also near Des Moines, 10.1 miles southeast; 18 of those are closer to Johnston. 43 are also near Ankeny, 6.9 miles northeast. 1 is near Johnston and no other city we cover.
- 8 of 47 publish prices on their websites. For the others, ask for a quote. A price on a website is often a starting price.
- Best reviewed near Johnston: BIGGS Trailer & Equipment Rentals, 5.0 out of 5 from 134 Google reviews. Next is Quick Rental at 5.0 from 81 reviews.
How we get these prices
We read the prices that 11 companies near Johnston publish on their websites, plus 1 price customers report in reviews. Johnston has too few prices for a range of its own, so the range is for all of Iowa. We drop far-out prices, show the middle 80% and call the middle price typical. Companies cannot pay to change a price. Read the method.
Reviews, summarized
What Johnston customers say
From public reviews of these companies. Summarized by us. We never copy review text.
In short
Customers of these companies most often praise the friendly staff and fair prices. A few mention rude staff.
Average Google rating across Johnston companies: 4.4 out of 5, from 4,466 Google reviews.
Topics, by number of reviews
friendly staff
66
fair prices
24
easy to work with
19
well-maintained equipment
13
rude staff
6
equipment breakdowns
4
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Equipment rental in Johnston
How much does it cost to rent a skid steer in Johnston?
Johnston has too few published prices for a range of its own, so here is the Iowa range. Skid steer, per day: $78 to $355 a day in Iowa, and $275 a day is typical. That is the middle 80% of 7 prices published by 4 companies. Ask local companies for a quote to get a price in Johnston. Skid steer, per week: $735 to $1,110 a week (Iowa range). Mini excavator, per day: $35 to $390 a day (Iowa range).
Which equipment rental yards are closest to Johnston?
Closest to the Johnston center: Menards (2.4 miles), Herc Rentals (3 miles) and Sunbelt Rentals Flooring Solutions (3.2 miles). 1 of the 47 companies we list has an address in Johnston itself. Distances run from the city center to each company's address, so ask whether they come to yours.
How many equipment rental yards are near Johnston?
We list 47 companies within 15 miles of Johnston, 35 of them within 10 miles of the center. 8 of them publish prices on their websites. Most are based in Des Moines (22), Ankeny (5) and Grimes (4).
Do Johnston equipment rental yards also serve Des Moines?
Des Moines is 10.1 miles southeast of Johnston. 46 companies we list are near both. 18 of them are closer to the Johnston center, including Menards, Herc Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals Flooring Solutions. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which equipment rental yards near Johnston have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: BIGGS Trailer & Equipment Rentals (5.0 out of 5, 134 reviews), Quick Rental (5.0 out of 5, 81 reviews) and Waukee Hardware & Rent-It Center (4.8 out of 5, 231 reviews). Ratings are from Google. No company can pay to change them or its place in our list.
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