Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (73 Rentals)

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2537 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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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310

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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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Highland Park Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Drake Collection
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

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

Eddy Apartments

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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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 The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments priced from $480. Clover Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$480
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$575
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$675
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710

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

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 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 Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 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 Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 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
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
933 18th StThe Olive1BR,1BA$1.06
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.13
The Grove at Hickman2x12BR,1BA$1.10
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.13
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 $710.

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

The cheapest apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks is The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks costs $1,542.

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 10 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 $317 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks.

Expert Rental Resources

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