
Apartments for Rent in the Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (659 Rentals)


The Aston East Village

Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

3000 Grand Apartments

418 East Grand

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Parker

The Deco
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Tempo East Village

Vue

District at 6th Apartments

Flux

Soll

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Velocity

Maxwell

R&T Lofts
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Equitable Building

The Fleming Building

The Des Moines Building

Ingersoll Square

East Village Square

Metro Lofts

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Canary Lofts

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Randolph Apartments

The Lyon

The Elliott

Imperial Grand Prix

Level

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

Vine Street Lofts
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219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

The Griffin Building

Wilkins Bldg

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

5Fifty5

Ballyard Lofts

AP Lofts

Gateway Lofts
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Cheatom Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cheatom Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatom Park Studio Apartments | $983 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Cheatom Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $480 | $5,792 |
| Cheatom Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $745 | $3,705 |
| Cheatom Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,100 | $3,236 |
| Cheatom Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $965 | $1,561 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Cheatom Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,345 | $900 | $2,250 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,586 | $1,185 | $2,795 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,498 | $925 | $1,700 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Amongst all of the communities in Des Moines, Cheatom Park has emerged as one of the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated school districts for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to nice outdoor spaces is something that is important for them. This neighborhood is a highly-rated residential submarket for access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Cheatom Park has now become known as one of the best-regarded upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheatom Park
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Cheatom Park area of Des Moines, IA?
As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 659 available Cheatom Park apartments priced from $480 to $5,792, with an average monthly rent of $1,323.
How much are Studio apartments in Cheatom Park?
There are currently 319 Studio Apartments in Cheatom Park with rent ranges from $480 to $2,360 with an average price of $983.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cheatom Park Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cheatom Park ranges from $480 to $5,792 with an average monthly rent of $1,255.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cheatom Park cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cheatom Park range from $745 to $3,705. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,596.
How expensive are Cheatom Park Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 52 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cheatom Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $3,236 - averaging $1,960 for the location.
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