
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Estey Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Estey Heights area of Des Moines.


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Estey Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Estey Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estey Heights Studio Apartments | $890 | $885 | $895 |
| Estey Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $828 | $1,240 |
| Estey Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $800 | $1,500 |
| Estey Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $975 | $2,052 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Estey Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Estey Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Estey Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Canterbury Park priced from $800. Golfview Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Estey Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Park | Two Bedroom-One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Golfview Condos | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estey Heights, IA
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Estey Heights area is the $0.97 price per square foot Villa Model at Yellowbanks in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Estey Heights apartment is the NEW BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Douglas Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Estey Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowbanks | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | NEW BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Riverwood | Drift | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| YellowBanks III LLC | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Forge65 | B1 - Cobalt - Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Golfview Condos | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Estey Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estey Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Estey Heights is Canterbury Park which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Estey Heights costs $1,060.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Estey Heights?
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 25 regular apartments in Estey Heights 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 Estey Heights?
Cheap apartments in Estey Heights have an average cost of $297 which is $763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estey Heights.
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