Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $400 (43 Rentals)

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Highland Park Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Eastview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview

3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Legacy Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Park Apartments

1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Luther Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Park Apartments

2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grandview College Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grandview College Area area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Grandview College Area apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The AspenPine Classic1BR,1BA$678
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
Maverick Apartments1/11BR,1BA$799
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$850
The Scott at East VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$910
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-111BR,1BA$947
VelocityS2Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grandview College Area area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Grandview College Area apartment is the A22 Model at Velocity starting at $1,815 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grandview College Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.10
VelocityA221BR,1BA$1.73
The AspenRedwood I Deluxe (W/D)3BR,2BA$1.24
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
VueA51BR,1BA$1.55
Highland Park ManorDeluxe 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95
Highland Park ApartmentsDeluxe 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95
Maverick Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.18
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grandview College Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Grandview College Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Grandview College Area is at Riverview Oaks Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grandview College Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grandview College Area Apartment is $597 at Highland Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Grandview College Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grandview College Area is starting from $761 at The Aspen.

What is the most affordable Grandview College Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Grandview College Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Aspen and starts from $1,228.

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