Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (59 Rentals)

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,050
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$1,050
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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2625 63rd St, Unit 2625
$1,250
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$1,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

2625 63rd St, Unit 2625

2625 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th 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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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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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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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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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

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$975 - $1,200

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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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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. The View on Douglas 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
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$675
Legacy ApartmentsS1 Partial RenoStudio,1BA$675
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of June 10, 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 3 BDRM Model at Elm Village starting at $1,085 with a $1.18 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$1.05
Elm Village3 BDRM3BR,2BA$1.18
Urban Green Apartments2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.99
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Westchester SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.89
Clover Creek Apartments2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Elm Village and starts from $1,085.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.