Cheap Homes for Rent in the Meredith Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,099 (4 Rentals)

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property at 2527 Lynner Dr

$1,099

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2527 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 3001 30th St

$1,130

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3001 30th St

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 4704 Valdez Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

4704 Valdez Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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Meredith, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA

As of August 26, 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 2 Bed Stellar Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale starting at $995 with a $1.11 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$1.00
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 Bed Stellar2BR,1BA$1.11
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Hickman OneModel A2BR,1BA$1.20
Legacy MeadowsB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.18
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meredith

What type of rentals are currently available in Meredith?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Meredith, IA with pricing that ranges from $605 to $2,500. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meredith ranging from $1,130 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 $1,130 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,597.

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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.