Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Meredith area of Des Moines.

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Uplift Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Meredith, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meredith Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meredith area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza Manor priced from $625. Urban Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Meredith apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710
The Village at WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$720
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$725
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meredith area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom A Model at Westchester Square in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $872. The second greatest value Meredith apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I starting at $648 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Green Meadows West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meredith apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.88
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.08
Legacy Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
The Village at WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$0.91
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.15
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.04
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Meredith, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Meredith Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meredith Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Meredith?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Meredith is at Urban Heights listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Meredith Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meredith Apartment is $623 at Plaza Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Meredith Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Meredith is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

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