
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Douglas Acres Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (5 Rentals)
Apartments in the Douglas Acres area of Des Moines with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


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Prairie Woods Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $815 | $597 | $1,200 |
| Douglas Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $958 | $695 | $1,300 |
| Douglas Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $975 | $1,500 |
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Top Des Moines Apartments in the Douglas Acres Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 05-30-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Douglas Acres, IA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Riverview Oaks Apartments
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 06-01-2026
Prairie Woods Apartments
Apply In 48 hours Of Your Showing And Get $500 Off Your First Months Rent! Call Today To Set Up Your Personal Tour!Expires 06-30-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Douglas Acres, IA
Specials updated: 05-30-2026Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Douglas Acres, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Grand Homes (55+ Community)
Our homes, (yes, you have your own private yard, your own four walls, park next to your home--no common hallways, no big parking lots, no bugs, smells of fires coming from the neighbor(s) whose wall you share. All this for $$$hundreds of dollars less than smaller apartments. We don't rely on rent specials that disappear to draw you in. We rely on rock bottom prices with upscale properties. We are NOT subsidized by your children and grandchildren's taxes. No upper limit income restrictions. Grand Homes prefers that interested parties make both email and voicemail contacts.Expires 01-01-2027
Prairie Woods Apartments
Apply In 48 hours Of Your Showing And Get $500 Off Your First Months Rent! Call Today To Set Up Your Personal Tour!Expires 06-30-2026
Riverview Oaks Apartments
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 06-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Douglas Acres Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Douglas Acres Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Douglas Acres is $906.
What is the largest Rent Specials Douglas Acres Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Douglas Acres is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $800 at Grand Homes (55+ Community).
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