Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $400 (37 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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3419 1st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3419 1st St

3419 1st StDes 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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Grand Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Heights

3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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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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Eastview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview

3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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The Klein Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Klein Building

3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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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
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$745
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$826
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$940
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T)1BR,1BA$947

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grandview College Area area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Grandview College Area apartment is the 1250 9th St Model at 1250 9th St, Unit Unite #1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.71 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$1.14
1250 9th St, Unit Unite #11250 9th St3BR,1.5BA$0.71
VueB82BR,2BA$1.44
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$1.21
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$1.45
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio ,1BA$1.55

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Maverick Apartments listed at $745.

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 $795 at Northtown Apartments.

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 Scott at East Village and starts from $1,148.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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