Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Craig Reed Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (41 Rentals)

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$1,100
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3314 Valdez Ct

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 4704 Valdez Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4704 Valdez Dr

Des MoinesIA50310
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Douglas Oaks
Studio Apartments

Douglas Oaks

2829 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Alley Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alley Landing

2701 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Winwood Apartments
$1,045 - $1,495

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Base Rent$1,045 - $1,495
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Residences at 62W
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$1,445 - $2,340

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Base Rent$1,445 - $2,340
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Residences at 62W

6000 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Craig Reed Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 4 Beds unit found at Drake West Village priced from $599. Lofts on 34th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Craig Reed Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drake West Village4 Bed - 2 Bath4BR, 2BA$599
Lofts on 34th0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$699
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$710
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio, 1BA$710
Clover Creek2/1 Classic 2907, 3105, 31112BR, 1BA$757
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$775
Cornerstone Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR, 1BA$795
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR, 1BA$815
Forest Avenue Village1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Craig Reed Park, IA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Craig Reed Park area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2625 63rd St Model at 2625 63rd St, Unit 2625 in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Craig Reed Park apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Crossroad Apartments in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting at $925 with a $1.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Craig Reed Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2625 63rd St, Unit 26252625 63rd St2BR, 1BA$1.27
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.12
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.02
Hickman OneModel A2BR, 1BA$1.20
New Haven Apartments3x23BR, 2BA$1.44
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.28
Clover Creek2/1 Duplex2BR, 1BA$1.52
Forest Avenue Village1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.23
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.09
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR, 1BA$1.31

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Craig Reed Park, Des Moines, IA

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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 $815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Craig Reed Park?

The cheapest apartment in Craig Reed Park is Beaverdale Housing LLC which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Craig Reed Park costs $850.

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 13 regular apartments in Craig Reed Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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