Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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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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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 Studio unit found at Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Riverview Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Grandview College Area apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$751
Woodland MeadowsSuper Deluxe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$847
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-111BR,1BA$897
VelocityS2Studio,1BA$983
VueA51BR,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA

As of October 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grandview College Area area is the $1.30 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Grandview College Area apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3614 6th Ave starting at $1,395 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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$1.30
3614 6th Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
VueB72BR,2BA$1.55
The AspenDeluxe 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
The Lyon1 Bed Deluxe (T)1BR,1BA$1.69
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Woodland MeadowsDeluxe 2 Bedroom - Big Living Room2BR,1BA$1.70
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio ,1BA$1.45
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #71

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,064.

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 $675, while the average apartment in Grandview College Area costs $2,374.

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 6 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 $160 which is $2,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grandview College Area.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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