Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (66 Rentals)

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The Flats on 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Harrington Studios
Studio Apartments

Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Concord Apartments
Studio Apartments

Concord Apartments

732 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Twin Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Highland Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, IA

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 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 Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach apartment is the 1215 23rd St Model at 1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #3 starting at $795 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.80
1120 E 6th St apt 31120 E 6th St apt 31BR,1BA$1.19
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
722 18th St1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Highland Park ApartmentsNon-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23

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Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #39

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach costs $1,357.

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 5 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 $340 which is $1,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach.

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