Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prairie View Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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4837 NW 62nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4837 NW 62nd Ave

4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, 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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Prairie View, Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prairie View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Prairie View area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Elm Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Prairie View apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$885
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prairie View, IA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prairie View area is the $1.27 price per square foot Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Prairie View apartment is the B4 Model at Cadence starting at $1,544 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Green Meadows West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prairie View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.27
CadenceB42BR,2BA$1.46
Johnston Gardens Apartmentsg.sycamo2BR,2BA$1.33
St. Andrews ApartmentsTWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Mansions at HemingwayPilar2BR,2BA$1.43
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.08
Element UrbandaleB1p2BR,1BA$1.43
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Brick Towne at Johnston1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Prairie View, Johnston, IA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Johnston, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prairie View Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie View Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Prairie View Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Prairie View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Prairie View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ave at Johnston Commons and starts from $1,455.

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