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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 Studio unit found at Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes priced from $720. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Meriden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windcrest Village Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$720
Park View Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meriden, IA and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meriden area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes in the starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Meriden apartment is the Spruce Model at Indian Hills starting at $1,265 with a $1.15 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.
Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$1.24
Indian HillsSpruce2BR,2BA$1.15
Woodland Hills Townhomes2 Bed, 2 Bath - Alderwood2BR,2BA$1.33
Ridge OaksEvergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Floyd River Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.24
1601 S Alice StFirst Floor2BR,1BA$1.25
Country Estates of MorningsideAC.2B.B/P2BR,1BA$1.22
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Lincoln Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Park View Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meriden

What type of rentals are currently available in Meriden?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Meriden, IA with pricing that ranges from $710 to $2,020. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meriden ranging from $640 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 $640 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,534.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.