Cheap Homes for Rent in Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Carpenter, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carpenter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carpenter area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Carpenter apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, IA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carpenter area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Carpenter apartment is the 935 E 7th St Model at 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 starting at $950 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpenter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2935 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.79
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carpenter

What type of rentals are currently available in Carpenter?

There are currently 585 Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, IA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,500. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carpenter ranging from $900 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carpenter?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carpenter ranges from $900 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,858.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carpenter?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carpenter range from $1,100 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $1,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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