Cheap Homes for Rent in Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (12 Rentals)

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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. The Acacia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Cheatom Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Arlington HallettStudio WestStudio,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cheatom Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Cheatom Park apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park 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.
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$0.92
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.03
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$1.08
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheatom Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Cheatom Park?

There are currently 569 Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $21,194. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cheatom Park ranging from $450 to $3,095.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cheatom Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cheatom Park ranges from $450 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,248.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cheatom Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cheatom Park range from $1,100 to $4,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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