Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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property at 2537 Lynner Dr

$800

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$800
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 2527 Lynner Dr

$1,099

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$1,099
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$1,099

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2527 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 2725 Adams Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2725 Adams Ave

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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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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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes 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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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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3615 61st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3615 61st St

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

Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 Clover Creek priced from $597. 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
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic1BR,1BA$597
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on DouglasCompletely Renovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$729
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$745
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$753

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meredith area is the $1.05 price per square foot 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Meredith apartment is the 2 BD Oak Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale starting at $915 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights 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$1.05
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$1.02
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Hickman OneModel A2BR,1BA$1.20
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.13
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$1.09
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18

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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 $753.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meredith?

The cheapest apartment in Meredith is Clover Creek which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Meredith costs $1,295.

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 3 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 $201 which is $1,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meredith.

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

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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