Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (47 Rentals)

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property at 3314 Valdez Ct

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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3314 Valdez Ct

Des MoinesIA50310
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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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The View on Douglas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes 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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The Flats on 56th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 56th

3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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4671 NW 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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5902 Hickman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5902 Hickman Rd

5902 Hickman RdDes 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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2300 Beaver Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Clover Acres
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Acres

3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Westpointe Apartments
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$804 - $1,567
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 3841 69th St

$975 - $1,200

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$975 - $1,200
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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322
property at 4211 65th St

$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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4211 65th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Urban Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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The View On Hickman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Douglas Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Meredith apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Lillis LoftsGoldenray 30%2BR,1BA$665
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
Legacy MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$725
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$745
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$747

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meredith area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2 BD Oak Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Meredith apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Crossroad Apartments starting at $950 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Merle Hay 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.
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.97
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Hickman OneModel A2BR,1BA$1.20
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Legacy MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$0.98
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Douglas Oaks listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meredith Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

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.

What is the most affordable Meredith Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Meredith Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Haven Apartments and starts from $1,155.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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