Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (203 Rentals)

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property at 2701 Ingersoll Ave
$511
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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2701 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 732 19th St
$550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St
$550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St
$550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314

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property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 11
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1123 24th St
$695
Studio, 1 Bath Rentals
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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1314 22nd St
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 11
Affordability

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1108 25th St
$700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1314 22nd St
$725
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 11
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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 11
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
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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 1 Bed unit found at Cottage Heights on 29th priced from $545. 732 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Cheatom Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$545
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$550
Drake West Village4 Bed - 2 Bath4BR,2BA$599
The Gables0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$600
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$600
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Forest Avenue VillageStudioStudio,1BA$690
1333 22nd St1-bedroom 13331BR,1BA$690
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cheatom Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. 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.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.10
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
University Place Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Clover Creek2/1.5 - Grand Big Buildings2BR,1.5BA$0.97
713 20th St, Unit 1915-3713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.01
1118 26th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cheatom Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cheatom Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cheatom Park is at 3309 University Ave listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cheatom Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cheatom Park Apartment is $545 at Cottage Heights on 29th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cheatom Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cheatom Park is starting from $695 at 3119 Grand Ave.

What is the most affordable Cheatom Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cheatom Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Haven Apartments and starts from $1,155.

Expert Rental Resources

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