Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 732 19th St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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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 The Flats on 21st priced from $495. Highland Park Manor 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
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio,1BA$495
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630

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

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach apartment is the 1250 9th St Model at 1250 9th St, Unit Unite #1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.14
1250 9th St, Unit Unite #11250 9th St3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
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 ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?

There are currently 329 Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $4,055. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach ranging from $550 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach ranges from $550 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,713.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach range from $1,100 to $2,456, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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