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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (37 Rentals)
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$575 - $647Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Highland Park Apartments
1216-1306 E Seneca AveDes Moines, IA 50313
3419 1st St
Des MoinesIA50313
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Riverview Oaks Apartments
1420 Pennsylvania AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Capitol Heights
1414-1424 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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$725 - $1,375Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
East Village Square
333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
2303 E 9th St
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$780 - $1,310
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$775 - $1,305
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Woodland Meadows
3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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$797 - $1,400Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lyon
660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maverick Apartments
1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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$800 - $9101 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkside East
3540 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$844 - $1,668
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The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$8951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Winds
3600 Kennedy DrDes Moines, IA 50317
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$899 - $2,897
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$804 - $2,802
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Velocity
225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$915 - $1,125Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
2753 Cleveland Ave
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1354 E 12th St
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Hilltop Apartments
3722 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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1120 E 6th St apt 3, Unit 3
1120 E 6th St apt 3Des Moines, IA 50316
1523 Des Moines St
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La Placita on East Grand
1540 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316
2220 E Walnut St
Des MoinesIA50317
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Wedgewood Coop
2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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River Hills Apartments #2
916 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Grand Homes (55+ Community)
4212 E 29th StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Capitol View Apartments
1441 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Larnerd Apartments
3111 Easton BlvdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Legacy Park Apartments
1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Iowa Eastview LLC
3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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3274 E Euclid Ave
3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Hilltop l
3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
854 Buchanan St
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Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Garton West, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garton West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garton West Studio Apartments | $850 | $575 | $1,150 |
| Garton West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $597 | $3,502 |
| Garton West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $750 | $2,272 |
| Garton West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,095 | $2,549 |
| Garton West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $1,291 | $1,668 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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. Riverview Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Garton West apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Capitol Heights | One-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li... | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Woodland Meadows | Super Deluxe 1 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Maverick Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Aspen | Cypress Deluxe (W/D) | 2BR,1BA | $834 |
| The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $844 |
| East Village Square | 1x1-676 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garton West, IA
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garton West area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1120 E 6th St apt 3 Model at 1120 E 6th St apt 3, Unit 3 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Garton West apartment is the Cypress Deluxe (W/D) Model at The Aspen starting at $834 with a $1.08 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1120 E 6th St apt 3, Unit 3 | 1120 E 6th St apt 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Aspen | Cypress Deluxe (W/D) | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Deluxe 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Maverick Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| East Village Square | 1x1-676 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Capitol Heights | One-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li... | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Best Local Schools in Garton West, Des Moines, IA
Garton Elementary
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (455)
2 out of 10
East High School
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2040)
2 out of 10
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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 $1,291.
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 17 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 $213 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garton West.
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