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
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4671 NW 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310

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. 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 I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
Legacy MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prairie View, IA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prairie View area is the $1.30 price per square foot Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Prairie View apartment is the Pilar Model at Mansions at Hemingway starting at $1,450 with a $1.45 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$1.30
Mansions at HemingwayPilar2BR,2BA$1.45
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
5908-5924 Sutton Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.27
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$0.95
Legacy MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$0.98
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1.18
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Cross CreekA41BR,1BA$1.66

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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 $1,495.

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