Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3809 University Ave
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3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Flats on 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Eddy

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West
2 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $593. The Flats on 21st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$593
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$650
Legacy ApartmentsS1 ClassicStudio,1BA$665
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, IA

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3614 6th Ave in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3614 6th Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.10
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 23120 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$0.84
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.00
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Recently updated apartmentsBirch elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.11
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$0.98
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Northwest Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks costs $1,440.

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 30 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 $164 which is $1,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks.

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