
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beaverdale Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Village Green

The Drake Apartments

The Acacia

The View on Douglas

The Grove at Hickman

Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607

Beaverdale Housing LLC
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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 | $854 | $595 | $1,215 |
| Beaverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $640 | $2,157 |
| Beaverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $728 | $2,894 |
| Beaverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,100 | $1,858 |
| Beaverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,370 | $2,000 |
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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 Northtown Apartments priced from $595. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northtown Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Plaza Manor | Begonia | 2BR,1BA | $758 |
| 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| The Drake Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beaverdale, IA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beaverdale area is the $1.10 price per square foot Income Restricted Model at Wilkins Bldg in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Beaverdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Park West Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkins Bldg | Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Westchester Square | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportation | Birch elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Skyloft Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Plaza Manor | Begonia | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beaverdale?
The cheapest apartment in Beaverdale is Northtown Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Beaverdale costs $1,685.
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 21 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 $105 which is $1,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beaverdale.
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