Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethany Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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property at 2537 Lynner Dr

$800

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$800
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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 2527 Lynner Dr

$1,075

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$1,075
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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2527 Lynner Dr

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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Highland Park Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Woodland Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Meadows

3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Eastview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview

3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Klein Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Klein Building

3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310

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Luther Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Park Apartments

2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Bethany Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bethany Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethany Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Bethany Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$745
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$747
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$760
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$795
The Grove at Hickman2x12BR,1BA$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethany Heights, IA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethany Heights area is the $1.03 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alley Landing in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Bethany Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethany Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alley LandingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.13
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
The Grove at Hickman2x12BR,1BA$1.10
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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Bethany Heights, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethany Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethany Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Bethany Heights is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Bethany Heights costs $1,687.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethany Heights?

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 1 regular apartments in Bethany Heights 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 Bethany Heights?

Cheap apartments in Bethany Heights have an average cost of $228 which is $1,459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethany Heights.

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.