Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes 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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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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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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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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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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Drake Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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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 Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$605
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Old Main & Drake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785

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

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks area is the $1.12 price per square foot 1171 21st St Model at 1171 21st St, Unit I in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartment is the 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 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 Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1171 21st St, Unit I1171 21st St2BR,1BA$1.12
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportationBirch elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.19
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Legacy MeadowsB3 Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.25
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
1069 33rd St1069 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18

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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 $785.

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 $597, while the average apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks costs $1,335.

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 53 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 $978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks.

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