Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beaverdale Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (55 Rentals)

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property at 2300 Beaver Ave
$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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2300 Beaver Ave

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 1617 34th St
$1,075
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1617 34th St

Des MoinesIA50310
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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1414 30th St
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1414 30th St

1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2300 Beaver Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310

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Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 The Acacia priced from $647. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Beaverdale apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio, 1BA$647
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$695
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio, 1BA$695
Lofts on 34th0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$699
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio, 1BA$710
The Fleming Building#5 - StudioStudio, 1BA$745
Legacy MeadowsB3 Classic2BR, 1BA$750
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$775
Argonne ApartmentsStudio DStudio, 1BA$794
Stockbridge ApartmentsSanto1BR, 1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beaverdale, IA

As of September 18, 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 Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Beaverdale apartment is the Market Rate Model at Wilkins Bldg in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting at $1,400 with a $1.29 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beaverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR, 2.5BA$1.10
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate2BR, 1BA$1.29
Carbon 5502BR-C22BR, 2BA$1.36
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.12
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.02
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.28
Village on Grand2 B 1 B2BR, 1BA$1.20
Legacy MeadowsB1 Partial Renovation2BR, 1BA$1.05
Regency Woods1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.32
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.21

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Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #21

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beaverdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Beaverdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Beaverdale is at The Acacia listed at $647.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Beaverdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Beaverdale Apartment is $695 at Northtown Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Beaverdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Beaverdale is starting from $750 at Legacy Meadows.

What is the most affordable Beaverdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Beaverdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vue and starts from $1,591.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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