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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Avenue Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
Grand Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $980 | $870 | $1,290 |
Grand Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $1,355 | $1,475 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Grand Avenue Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lenox Properties | Greenwood A | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Hampton House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
The 4220 Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom Large | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The 4220 Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
Hampton House Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
Lenox Properties | Greenwood A | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGrand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Hanawalt Elementary
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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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