Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chautauqua Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (6 Rentals)

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The Flats on 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Chautauqua Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chautauqua Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chautauqua Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $597. The Grove at Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Chautauqua Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Old Main & Drake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chautauqua Park, IA

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chautauqua Park area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1215 23rd St Model at 1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #3 in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Chautauqua Park 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 Chautauqua Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.80
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Deluxe 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.07
University Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.51
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Old Main & Drake ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chautauqua Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #80

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chautauqua Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chautauqua Park?

The cheapest apartment in Chautauqua Park is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Chautauqua Park costs $1,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chautauqua Park?

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 Chautauqua Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!