
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chautauqua Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (13 Rentals)
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Old Main & Drake Apartments
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Chautauqua Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chautauqua Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chautauqua Park Studio Apartments | $773 | $750 | $810 |
Chautauqua Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $825 | $695 | $1,600 |
Chautauqua Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $695 | $1,400 |
Chautauqua Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $1,140 | $1,408 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Chautauqua Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Chautauqua Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chautauqua Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Flats on 21st priced from $595. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Flats on 21st | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Old Main & Drake Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
Alley Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chautauqua Park, IA
As of September 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chautauqua Park area is the $1.19 price per square foot Upgraded 2 BR/1Ba Model at Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Chautauqua Park apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Alley Landing starting at $861 with a $1.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments | Upgraded 2 BR/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Alley Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
University Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
3614 6th Ave | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Flats on 21st | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
Old Main & Drake Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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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 The Grove at Hickman which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Chautauqua Park costs $1,140.
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 34 regular apartments in Chautauqua Park 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 Chautauqua Park?
Cheap apartments in Chautauqua Park have an average cost of $834 which is $306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chautauqua Park.
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