
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (36 Rentals)


Legacy Apartments

3225 5th Ave

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Newly renovated apartments in quiet neighborhood
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1137 44th St

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

The Grove at Hickman

University Village

University Place Lofts
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Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Studio Apartments | $965 | $600 | $1,489 |
Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $650 | $1,946 |
Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $707 | $2,430 |
Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,100 | $2,579 |
Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $965 | $1,750 |
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Getting Around the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks costs $1,748.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?
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 5 regular apartments in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 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 Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks have an average cost of $340 which is $1,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks.
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