Cheap Homes for Rent in the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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3902 E 38th St

Des MoinesIA50317

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Cheapest Available Castalia Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castalia Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Winds priced from $795. Grand Homes (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Castalia Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castalia Plaza, IA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castalia Plaza area is the $1.11 price per square foot 4434 Honey Bee Rdg Model at 4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Castalia Plaza apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hilltop Apartments starting at $975 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castalia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
Hilltop Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The Emory - Altoona1BR Monroe1BR,1BA$1.82
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.70
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.70
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Castalia Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Castalia Plaza?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Castalia Plaza, IA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $2,944. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Castalia Plaza ranging from $995 to $1,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Castalia Plaza?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Castalia Plaza ranges from $995 to $1,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,361.

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