Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (381 Rentals)

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Tempo East Village
$1,155 - $3,705

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Base Rent$1,155 - $3,705
Total Monthly Price$1,155 - $3,705
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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1120 E 6th St, Unit 2
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1120 E 6th St, Unit 2

1120 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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$1,125

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Base Rent$1,125
Total Monthly Price$1,125
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1120 E 6th St, Unit 8

1120 E 6th St
Des MoinesIA50316
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property at 1363 E 15th St
$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1363 E 15th St

Des MoinesIA50316
property at 1100 E 6th St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1100 E 6th St, Unit 2

1100 E 6th St
Des MoinesIA50316
property at 1614 Gillette St
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

1614 Gillette St

Des MoinesIA50314
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property at 252 E Center St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

252 E Center St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 944 12th St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900
Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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944 12th St

Des MoinesIA50309

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Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #37

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. 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, Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and having the best-rated education and schools for the kids to attend available.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks, paths, and trails? this area is a highly-rated neighborhood for its many the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town has come to be one of the best luxury communities 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, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This area has risen to be amongst the finest neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach area of Des Moines, IA?

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 381 available Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach apartments priced from $480 to $3,705, with an average monthly rent of $1,293.

How much are Studio apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?

There are currently 174 Studio Apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach with rent ranges from $480 to $2,360 with an average price of $1,038.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach ranges from $480 to $2,376 with an average monthly rent of $1,209.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach range from $745 to $3,705. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,597.

How expensive are Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $2,401 - averaging $1,723 for the location.

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