Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frisbie Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (57 Rentals)

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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

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

The Eddy

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3519 University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3519 University Ave

3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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University Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312

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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 The Acacia priced from $647. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Frisbie Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Hamlet ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$785
Bennett Grand Woods Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$790
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frisbie Park, IA

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frisbie Park area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Frisbie Park apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $885 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines 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.
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.83
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Windsor Chateau Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Weston Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.26
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Hamlet ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.26

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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 $795.

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

The cheapest apartment in Frisbie Park is The Drake which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Frisbie Park costs $1,370.

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 52 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 $274 which is $1,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frisbie Park.

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