Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Craig Reed Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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$800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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$1,075

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2527 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310
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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes 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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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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4671 NW 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Flats on 56th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 56th

3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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5902 Hickman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5902 Hickman Rd

5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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3615 61st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3615 61st St

3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310

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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th 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 2 Beds unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $648. The View on Douglas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Craig Reed Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on DouglasCompletely Renovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
Lillis LoftsStargazer II 30%3BR,2BA$736
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$745
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$747
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$760
Crossroad ApartmentsBeautiful 1 Bedroom Apartment | Prime Location ...1BR,1BA$775
The Grove at Hickman2x12BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Craig Reed Park, IA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Craig Reed Park area is the $1.03 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alley Landing in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Craig Reed Park apartment is the 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alley LandingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.03
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Hickman OneModel A2BR,1BA$1.20
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.13
The Grove at Hickman2x12BR,1BA$1.10
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$1.27
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.13
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Craig Reed Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #74

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

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3.5
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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 $795.

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

The cheapest apartment in Craig Reed Park is Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, 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 1 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 $285 which is $1,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Craig Reed Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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