Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (217 Rentals)

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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

$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314

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property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 732 19th St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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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 The Flats on 21st priced from $495. 732 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Cheatom Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio,1BA$495
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
1123 24th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cheatom Park area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Cheatom Park apartment is the 1250 9th St Model at 1250 9th St, Unit Unite #1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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$1.14
1250 9th St, Unit Unite #11250 9th St3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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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 $710.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cheatom Park is 732 19th St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Cheatom Park costs $1,835.

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 52 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 $369 which is $1,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cheatom Park.

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