Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes 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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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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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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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. Maverick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. 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
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-111BR,1BA$777
418 East GrandStudio - The LoopStudio,1BA$785
Woodland MeadowsSuper Deluxe 1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$796
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
East Village Square1x1-6761BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garton West, IA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garton West area is the $0.93 price per square foot Cypress Deluxe (W/D) Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $796. The second greatest value Garton West apartment is the 1120 E 6th St apt 3 Model at 1120 E 6th St apt 3 starting at $950 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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 AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$0.93
1120 E 6th St apt 31120 E 6th St apt 31BR,1BA$1.19
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
East Village Square1x1-6761BR,1BA$1.26
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$1.45
Highland Park ApartmentsNon-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio ,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 $850.

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 $1,219.

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 19 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 $198 which is $1,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garton West.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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