Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Meadow Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Brick Towne at Johnston
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brick Towne at Johnston

6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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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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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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East Meadow, Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Meadow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Meadow area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $648. The Lofts at NorthPark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Meadow apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The Lofts at NorthPark1X1 6561BR,1BA$700
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$735
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$760
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$886
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$904
Cross Creek2 Bed-Fs2BR,2BA$956
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$970
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Meadow, IA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Meadow area is the $1.27 price per square foot Sycamore Model at Johnston Gardens Apartments in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value East Meadow apartment is the 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Meadow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Johnston Gardens ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.27
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Crescent ChaseThe Master Suite2BR,2BA$1.21
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Bristol RidgeB32BR,1BA$1.13
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.00
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$1.27
The Lofts at NorthPark1X1 6751BR,1BA$1.20
Legacy MeadowsB3 Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.27
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09

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East Meadow, Johnston, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Meadow Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Meadow Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Meadow Apartment is $700 at The Lofts at NorthPark.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Meadow Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Meadow is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable East Meadow Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Meadow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ave at Johnston Commons and starts from $1,495.

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