Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes 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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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th 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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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, 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 Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $599. The View On Hickman 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
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic1BR,1BA$685
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$749
1/2 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$767
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meredith area is the $1.10 price per square foot 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Meredith apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Westchester Square starting at $989 with a $1.00 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.
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.00
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall!2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.13
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$1.03
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meredith Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Meredith?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meredith is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meredith?

The cheapest apartment in Meredith is Clover Creek which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Meredith costs $1,647.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meredith?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Meredith that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Meredith?

Cheap apartments in Meredith have an average cost of $448 which is $1,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meredith.

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