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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 $547. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $547. Here are the most affordable Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1Studio,1BA$547
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710

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

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartment is the 1106 Clinton Ave Model at 1106 Clinton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,050 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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.
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1106 Clinton Ave, Unit 31106 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$0.95
Recently updated apartments near to shoppi...Birch elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.17
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Kingman Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1.13
Franklin Court ApartmentsCOZY DELUX2BR,1BA$1.26
The Drake ApartmentsC22BR,1BA$1.24
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Alley LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Clover Creek0/1Studio ,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Doudna Heights Glen Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

There are currently 348 Apartments for Rent in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, IA with pricing that ranges from $547 to $4,242. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks ranging from $600 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks ranges from $600 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,300.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks range from $850 to $3,166, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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