
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $795 (15 Rentals)


Riverview Oaks Apartments

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 10

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

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The Scott at East Village
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The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

1914 10th St

241-243 E 24th St

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Wedgewood Apartments

Eastview

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Sixth Avenue Flats

1517 E Jefferson Ave
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Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grandview College Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview College Area Studio Apartments | $832 | $480 | $1,245 |
| Grandview College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $480 | $3,040 |
Grandview College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $795 | $2,350 |
| Grandview College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $1,157 | $2,673 |
| Grandview College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $1,291 | $1,668 |
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Best Local Schools in Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grandview College Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grandview College Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grandview College Area is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grandview College Area?
The cheapest apartment in Grandview College Area is Northtown Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Grandview College Area costs $1,958.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grandview College Area?
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 4 regular apartments in Grandview College Area 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 Grandview College Area?
Cheap apartments in Grandview College Area have an average cost of $273 which is $1,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grandview College Area.
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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.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.