Cheap Homes for Rent in Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,100 (7 Rentals)

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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. Plaza Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $624. 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
Plaza ManorAspen1BR,1BA$624
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meredith area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2107 52nd St Model at 2107 52nd St, Unit 2017 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Meredith apartment is the bxl-2bdR Model at Bexley Urbandale starting at $1,075 with a $1.26 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.
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Bexley Urbandalebxl-2bdR2BR,1BA$1.26
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Alley LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Silhouette Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.19
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meredith

What type of rentals are currently available in Meredith?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA with pricing that ranges from $607 to $1,775. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meredith ranging from $1,195 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Meredith?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Meredith ranges from $1,195 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,874.

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