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Cheatom Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cheatom Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cheatom Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Clover Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $605. Here are the most affordable Cheatom Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$605
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$655
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Arlington HallettStudio WestStudio,1BA$680
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$690
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cheatom Park area is the $0.70 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Cheatom Park apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cheatom Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.70
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.80
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Ingersoll TowersAshworth2BR,1BA$0.93
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$0.93
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.03
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cheatom Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cheatom Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cheatom Park is under $695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cheatom Park is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Cheatom Park costs $1,565.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cheatom 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 79 regular apartments in Cheatom 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 Cheatom Park?

Cheap apartments in Cheatom Park have an average cost of $167 which is $1,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cheatom Park.

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