Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (103 Rentals)

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property at 1314 22nd St
$695
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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 1123 24th St
$695
Studio, 1 Bath Rentals
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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 1108 25th St
$700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St
$725
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1123 24th St
$780
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 1300 34th St
$799 - $825
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 14
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1300 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1260 34th St
$825
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1122 27th St
$900 - $1,300

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1122 27th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 2300 Beaver Ave
$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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2300 Beaver Ave

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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3809 University Ave
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3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Highland Park Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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3309 University Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 University Ave

3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Gables
Studio Apartments

The Gables

1621 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Drake Collection
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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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 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Manor priced from $597. Drake West Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR, 1BA$597
Drake West Village4 Bed - 2 Bath4BR, 2BA$599
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$600
The Gables0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$600
319 Franklin Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$647
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio, 1BA$695
1123 24th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$695
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$695
Lofts on 34th0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$699
Cottage Grove Corner1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$700

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

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3120 Cottage Grove Ave Model at 3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 1 in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Place Lofts in the Drake Park neighborhood starting at $870 with a $1.00 price per square foot. 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.
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 13120 Cottage Grove Ave3BR, 1BA$1.18
University Place Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.00
Kingstone Apartments 22BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.21
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$0.99
1118 26th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.06
Forest Avenue Village1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.23
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.12
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR, 1BA$1.25
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR, 1BA$1.09
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1.26

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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!

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 $700.

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

The cheapest apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks is Highland Park Manor which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks costs $890.

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 16 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 $357 which is $533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks.

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