Cheap Homes for Rent in Meriden, IA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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Meriden, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meriden Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Meriden, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $725. Valley Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Meriden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Valley Park ApartmentsLeifStudio,1BA$730
Clifton Estates375.a1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meriden, IA and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meriden area is the $1.05 price per square foot Evergreen Model at Ridge Oaks in the starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Meriden apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Model at Hillcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,260 with a $1.23 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Meriden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridge OaksEvergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Hillcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.23
Floyd River Flats2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.25
Country Club Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.24
East Edge ApartmentsFloyd and Dakota2BR,1BA$1.22
Clifton Estates375.a1BR,1BA$1.08
Country Estates of MorningsideAC.2B.B/P2BR,1BA$1.22
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Lincoln Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Cypress Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meriden

What type of rentals are currently available in Meriden?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Meriden, IA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $2,000. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meriden ranging from $700 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Meriden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Meriden ranges from $700 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,809.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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