Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prairie View Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
Senior Living
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Cheapest Available Prairie View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Prairie View area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $648. 4837 NW 62nd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Prairie View apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
The Lofts at NorthPark1X1 6751BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prairie View, IA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prairie View area is the $1.02 price per square foot C3 Model at Bristol Ridge in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Prairie View apartment is the Alpha Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons starting at $1,295 with a $1.26 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.
Bristol RidgeC33BR,2BA$1.02
The Ave at Johnston CommonsAlpha2BR,2BA$1.26
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.02
Crescent ChaseThe Professional2BR,2BA$1.27
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.08
The Lofts at NorthPark1X1 6751BR,1BA$1.20
Legacy MeadowsB3 Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.25
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09

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 $810 at The Lofts at NorthPark.

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 Bristol Ridge and starts from $1,095.

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