Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frisbie Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (72 Rentals)

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$695 - $825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 2

1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3309 University Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 University Ave

3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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3607 Ingersoll Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Chetwynd Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

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

4314 University Ave

4314 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
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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3612 Ingersoll Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3612 Ingersoll Ave

3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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309 8th St, Unit 3
$675
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Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

309 8th St, Unit 3

309 8th StWest 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 3309 University Ave priced from $600. The Acacia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Frisbie Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Imperial Grand PrixImperial 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$793
Lenox PropertiesDrake B1BR,1BA$795
Clover HillsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$795
Winona1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$810
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Hampton House Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frisbie Park, IA

As of August 17, 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 Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Frisbie Park apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,235 with a $1.03 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
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Regency Woods2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Olde English Village2 Bed | 2 Bath | 960 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.04
Hamlet ApartmentsMaple2BR,2BA$1.19
Bennett Grand Woods ApartmentsAB-2B1B2BR,1BA$1.22
Eastwood on GrandBradley Signature2BR,1BA$1.14
Clover HillsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.06
Village on Grand2 B 1 B2BR,1BA$1.20

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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 $820.

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 $960.

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 54 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 $266 which is $694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frisbie Park.

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