
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethany Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bethany Heights area of Des Moines.


The 2800 Residences

1816 Francis Ave, Unit 1-5805

Legacy Meadows

614 Douglas Ave

Welbeck Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments
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Northtown Apartments

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

New Haven Apartments

3514 3rd St, Unit 5

413 Euclid Ave

3314 Valdez Ct, Unit 305C-LL

Uplift Manor

Highland Park Manor
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Brickstone Apartments

3419 1st St

2413 24th St

The Grove at Hickman

Clover Creek

Garden Court Apartments

Wedgewood Apartments

Eastview Manor
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Oak Park Manor

3905 8th St

Grand Heights

Eastview

Douglas Woods

The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

The Klein Building

3274 E Euclid Ave
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The Aspen

3840 15th St

The Birch

Luther Park Apartments

4122 Cornell St

3216 1st St

2002 34th St

2703 Hull Ave
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Bethany Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethany Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Heights Studio Apartments | $635 | $605 | $650 |
| Bethany Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $597 | $1,750 |
| Bethany Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $725 | $1,848 |
| Bethany Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $975 | $1,408 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Bethany Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Legacy Meadows | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Welbeck Apartments | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
| Clover Creek | 2/1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $747 |
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| New Haven Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethany Heights, IA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethany Heights area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Bethany Heights apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethany Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Aspen | Cypress Deluxe (W/D) | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Welbeck Apartments | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Legacy Meadows | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Clover Creek | 2/1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Bethany Heights, Des Moines, IA
Cornell Elementary School
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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 $1,420.
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 $352 which is $1,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethany Heights.
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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.

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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