Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (58 Rentals)

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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property at 2527 Lynner Dr
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095
Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2527 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310
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2625 63rd St, Unit 2625
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,150
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2625 63rd St, Unit 2625

2625 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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property at 4704 Valdez Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4704 Valdez Dr

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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Douglas Oaks
Studio Apartments

Douglas Oaks

2829 Douglas 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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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th 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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The Flats on 56th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 56th

3710 56th 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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Alley Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alley Landing

2701 Douglas AveDes 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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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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2300 Beaver Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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$805 - $1,581

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Base Rent$805 - $1,581
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 4211 65th St
$1,050
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4211 65th St, Unit 77

4211 65th St
UrbandaleIA50322
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$1,150
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5924 Sutton Pl, Unit 7

5924 Sutton Pl
UrbandaleIA50322
property at 2024 64th St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2024 64th St, Unit 2026 64th Street

2024 64th St
Windsor HeightsIA50324

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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 Legacy Meadows priced from $650. The Village at Westchester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable Meredith apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy MeadowsS1 ClassicStudio,1BA$650
The Village at WestchesterHarrison II2BR,1BA$659
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Lillis LoftsStargazer II 30%3BR,2BA$751
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Cornerstone Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$805
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$815
Clover Creek2/1.5 - Grand Big Buildings2BR,1BA$842

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meredith area is the $1.00 price per square foot 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Meredith apartment is the 2625 63rd St Model at 2625 63rd St, Unit 2625 starting at $1,150 with a $1.27 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$1.00
2625 63rd St, Unit 26252625 63rd St2BR,1BA$1.27
5908-5924 Sutton Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.27
Clover Creek2/1.5 - Grand Big Buildings2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Hickman OneModel A2BR,1BA$1.20
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Plaza ManorDaisy2BR,1BA$1.00
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Legacy MeadowsS1 ClassicStudio ,1BA$1.30

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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 Legacy Meadows 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 $695 at The Grove at Hickman.

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 $659 at The Village at Westchester.

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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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