Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Green Meadows North Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (46 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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Northway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northway Apartments

205 NW 8th StGrimes, IA 50111
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612 NE 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

403 W 1st StGrimes, IA 50111
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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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Latitude Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latitude Lofts

551 SE Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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Grimes Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grimes Park

155 SW Maplewood DrGrimes, IA 50111
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501 NE Jacob St
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 NE Jacob St

501 NE Jacob StGrimes, IA 50111
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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322

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Green Meadows North, Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Green Meadows North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Green Meadows North 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 Green Meadows North 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 WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$747
Oak Crossing1x11BR,1BA$823
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$886
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895
Bristol RidgeB32BR,1BA$907
Cross Creek2 Bed-Fs2BR,2BA$965
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Green Meadows North, IA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Green Meadows North area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Green Meadows North apartment is the A Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes starting at $1,975 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Kennybrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Green Meadows North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orchard View Townhomes4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.20
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Reserve at Glenstone3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.13
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 RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.13
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.97
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$1.27
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Green Meadows North, Johnston, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Green Meadows North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Green Meadows North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Green Meadows North is at Destination 141 listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Green Meadows North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Green Meadows North Apartment is $819 at Oak Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Green Meadows North Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Green Meadows North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Green Meadows North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Crossing and starts from $1,048.

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