Cheap Homes for Rent in Craig Reed Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $547. Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $548. Here are the most affordable Craig Reed Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1Studio,1BA$547
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Craig Reed Park, IA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Craig Reed Park area is the $1.31 price per square foot The Stargazer III 60% Model at Lillis Lofts in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value Craig Reed Park apartment is the 2107 52nd St Model at 2107 52nd St, Unit 2017 starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 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.
Lillis LoftsThe Stargazer III 60%3BR,2BA$1.31
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck ApartmentsUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.19
Twin Oaks Residences1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.28
Franklin Court ApartmentsCOZY DELUX2BR,1BA$1.26
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Alley LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Clover Creek0/1Studio ,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Reed Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Craig Reed Park?

There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in Craig Reed Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $547 to $1,618. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Craig Reed Park ranging from $695 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Craig Reed Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Craig Reed Park ranges from $695 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,518.

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