Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethany Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310

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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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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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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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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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 Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $575. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Bethany Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$605
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Woodland MeadowsSuper Deluxe 1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$795
Legacy MeadowsB3 Classic2BR,1BA$825
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$834
Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportationBirch classic 2 bed2BR,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethany Heights, IA

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethany Heights area is the $1.24 price per square foot Redwood I Deluxe (W/D) Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,228. The second greatest value Bethany Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Alley Landing starting at $935 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines 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.
The AspenRedwood I Deluxe (W/D)3BR,2BA$1.24
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportationBirch elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.19
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Legacy MeadowsB3 Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.25
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
Highland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.44
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bethany Heights, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethany Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bethany Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethany Heights is under $897.

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 $1,295.

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 10 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 $438 which is $857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethany Heights.

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