Cheap Homes for Rent in Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Riverview Oaks Apartments priced from $625. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Garton West apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garton West, IA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garton West area is the $1.89 price per square foot C3 Model at Level in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Garton West apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $947 with a $0.95 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.
LevelC33BR,3BA$1.89
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Lyon1 Bed - Conversion1BR,1BA$2.20
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.14
VelocityS5Studio ,1BA$2.10
VelocityS4Studio ,1BA$2.15
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio ,1BA$1.85
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garton West

What type of rentals are currently available in Garton West?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Garton West, IA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $4,609. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Garton West ranging from $945 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Garton West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Garton West ranges from $945 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,653.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Garton West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Garton West range from $947 to $3,239, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $1,745. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,322.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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