
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beaverdale Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (59 Rentals)
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Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

The 2800 Residences

Treehouse Apartments

The View on Douglas

The Grove at Hickman

The Des Moines Building

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Argonne Apartments

The Village at Westchester
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Crossroad Apartments

Village on Grand

The Griffin Building

The Fleming Building

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Imperial Grand Prix

The Drake

Northtown Apartments
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Forest Avenue Village

Westchester Square

Ashley Square

Canary Lofts

The Parker @ Seventh

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Lofts on 34th

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Wilkins Bldg

University Village
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The Deco

Clemens Building

Maxwell

Soll

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Forrest Ave

3000 Grand Apartments
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Carbon 550

3300 Adams Ave

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Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beaverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdale Studio Apartments | $878 | $600 | $1,215 |
| Beaverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $640 | $2,157 |
| Beaverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $754 | $2,894 |
| Beaverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $1,100 | $2,036 |
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Cheapest Available Beaverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beaverdale area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ priced from $600. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Beaverdale apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ | Studio - Retirement Community | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The View on Douglas | Completely Renovated Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The 2800 Residences | 2nd Floor - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Des Moines Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Argonne Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| The Village at Westchester | Bedford II | 2BR,1BA | $754 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beaverdale, IA
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beaverdale area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Beaverdale apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beaverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| 3612 Ingersoll Ave | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Village at Westchester | Bedford | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Ashley Square | Aurora | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Legacy Meadows | B3 Partial Renovation | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBeaverdale, Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beaverdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Beaverdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beaverdale is under $754.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beaverdale?
The cheapest apartment in Beaverdale is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Beaverdale costs $1,486.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beaverdale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Beaverdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Beaverdale?
Cheap apartments in Beaverdale have an average cost of $164 which is $1,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beaverdale.
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