Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Avenue Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Lenox Properties
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox Properties

4215 Grand 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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5008 Ingersoll Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Tonawanda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tonawanda Apartments

432 Tonawanda DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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629 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

629 49th St

629 49th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Sunrise Valley
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Valley

1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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329 5th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

329 5th St

329 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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304 5th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

304 5th St

304 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265

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Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grand Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Avenue area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Lenox Properties priced from $650. Hampton House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Grand Avenue apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$650
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$864

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Avenue, IA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Avenue area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Large Model at The 4220 Grand Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $864. The second greatest value Grand Avenue apartment is the Studio Model at Hampton House Apartments starting at $699 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.55
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #76

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Avenue Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Avenue Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Avenue Apartment is $795 at Lenox Properties.

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