Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $597 (33 Rentals)

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3419 1st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3419 1st St

3419 1st StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Grand Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Heights

3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Legacy Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Park Apartments

1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Eastview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview

3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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3274 E Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Garton West, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garton West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garton West area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. 2447 E Walnut Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Garton West apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
2447 E Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
East Village SquareSayers - AffordableStudio,1BA$725
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
418 East GrandStudio - The FlowStudio,1BA$945
The Scott at East VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garton West, IA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garton West area is the $1.31 price per square foot Redwood Deluxe (W/D) Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Garton West apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garton West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The AspenRedwood Deluxe (W/D)3BR,2BA$1.31
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
The Scott at East VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
2447 E Walnut Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garton West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Garton West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garton West is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garton West?

The cheapest apartment in Garton West is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Garton West costs $1,159.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garton West?

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 40 regular apartments in Garton West 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 Garton West?

Cheap apartments in Garton West have an average cost of $425 which is $734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garton West.

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