
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (20 Rentals)


The Concord Building

East Village Square

Maverick
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Harrington Studios

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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 | $904 | $480 | $1,984 |
| Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $480 | $2,440 |
| Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $745 | $4,055 |
| Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $895 | $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
Ranked #36
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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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 Village Green which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach costs $1,741.
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 $251 which is $1,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach.
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