Cheap Homes for Rent in the Grand Avenue Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,000 (2 Rentals)

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property at 417 44th St

$1,085

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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417 44th St

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 228 1st St

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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228 1st St

West Des MoinesIA50265

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Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Avenue, IA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Avenue area is the $1.25 price per square foot Winona A Model at Lenox Properties in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $810. The second greatest value Grand Avenue apartment is the Furnished 1 Bedroom Model at Hampton House Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $2.66 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.
Lenox PropertiesWinona A1BR,1BA$1.25
Hampton House ApartmentsFurnished 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66
329 5th StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Grand Avenue?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Grand Avenue, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $1,650. There are also 2 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Grand Avenue ranging from $1,250 to $1,345.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Grand Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Grand Avenue ranges from $1,250 to $1,345 with an average monthly rent of $1,297.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.