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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Craig Reed Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (31 Rentals)
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$650 - $850Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
3916 9th St
Des MoinesIA50313
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$695 - $7951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 11
The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
3413 59th St
Des MoinesIA50322
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$715 - $8151 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chad Estates
6316 Urbandale AveDes Moines, IA 50322
3916 9th St
Des MoinesIA50313
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The Flats on 56th Apartments
3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Crossroad Apartments
3720 57th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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$775 - $1,2351 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 30
The Village at Westchester
5413 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Legacy Meadows
4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special
2411 Welbeck RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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$800 - $1,2951 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
New Haven Apartments
2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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$8252 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall!
5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
2118 23rd St
Des MoinesIA50310
2120 23rd St
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$897 - $1,0152 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportation
3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Uplift Manor
2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Brickstone Apts LLC
2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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2413 24th St
2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Hickman House
2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Oak Park Manor
3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Lovington Apartments
4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments
2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I
5409 NW Johnston DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Lillis Lofts
6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Craig Reed Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Craig Reed Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Reed Park Studio Apartments | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Craig Reed Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $785 | $695 | $1,018 |
| Craig Reed Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $997 | $775 | $1,500 |
| Craig Reed Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $1,100 | $1,408 |
| Craig Reed Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Craig Reed Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Craig Reed Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Craig Reed Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $605. Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $648. Here are the most affordable Craig Reed Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Creek | 0/1 - Classic | Studio,1BA | $605 |
| Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $648 |
| The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Chad Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Franklin Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Legacy Meadows | B3 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall! | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Craig Reed Park, IA
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Craig Reed Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Craig Reed Park apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Westchester Square starting at $995 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Craig Reed Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 | 5000 Twana Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Westchester Square | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Alley Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportation | Birch elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall! | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Chad Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
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Best Local Schools in Craig Reed Park, Des Moines, IA
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Public School - Grades 9-12 (991)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Craig Reed Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Craig Reed Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Craig Reed Park is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Craig Reed Park?
The cheapest apartment in Craig Reed Park is Chad Estates which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Craig Reed Park costs $1,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Craig Reed Park?
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 12 regular apartments in Craig Reed Park 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 Craig Reed Park?
Cheap apartments in Craig Reed Park have an average cost of $603 which is $692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Craig Reed Park.
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