
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $745 (29 Rentals)


1438 9th St

1816 Francis Ave

Northtown Apartments

The Grove at Hickman

Riverview Oaks Apartments

MLK Brickstone Apartments
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1816 Francis Ave

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The Scott at East Village

Old Main & Drake Apartments

2425 Welbeck Rd

Pleasant Court

2413 24th St
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Laurel Village Apartments

1312 22nd St

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Kingman Blvd Apartments
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Drake Terrace

1522 E 16th St

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The Aspen

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Studio Apartments | $885 | $480 | $1,395 |
| Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $480 | $1,829 |
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $745 | $4,055 |
| Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $1,100 | $2,673 |
| Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $965 | $1,634 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is Northtown Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach costs $1,760.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
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 7 regular apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 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 Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
Cheap apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach have an average cost of $246 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach.
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