Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frisbie Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (57 Rentals)

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Lenox Properties
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$595 - $1,250
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Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Drake
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$695 - $860
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$630 - $795
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$65

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$695 - $860
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Drake

1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hampton House Apartments
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$699 - $1,599
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$599 - $1,499
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$100

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$699 - $1,599
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Hampton House Apartments

4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Weston Park Apartments
$850 - $1,050
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$814 - $1,014
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Weston Park Apartments

4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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3809 University Ave
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3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
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The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Ingersoll Park
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Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Eddy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eddy Apartments

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West
2 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Chetwynd Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Apartments

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
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5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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543 53rd St
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543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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3612 Ingersoll Ave
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3612 Ingersoll Ave

3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312

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Hamlet Apartments
$835 - $1,186
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$738 - $1,089
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$835 - $1,186
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Frisbie Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frisbie Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frisbie Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ priced from $600. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Frisbie Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$795
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$799
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frisbie Park, IA

As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frisbie Park area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Frisbie Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frisbie Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Ingersoll TowersDrake3BR,2BA$0.83
Clover HillsB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.17
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 121136 1/2 68th St1BR,1BA$0.99
Weston Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Western Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frisbie Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Frisbie Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frisbie Park is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frisbie Park?

The cheapest apartment in Frisbie Park is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Frisbie Park costs $1,145.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frisbie Park?

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 57 regular apartments in Frisbie Park 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 Frisbie Park?

Cheap apartments in Frisbie Park have an average cost of $356 which is $789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frisbie Park.

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