Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $480 (40 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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319 Franklin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

319 Franklin Ave

319 Franklin AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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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
319 Franklin Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$599
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
2447 E Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
The Scott at East VillageOne Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$970
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T)1BR,1BA$997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA

As of August 24, 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 Redwood Deluxe (W/D) Model at The Aspen starting at $1,300 with a $1.31 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
The AspenRedwood Deluxe (W/D)3BR,2BA$1.31
VueA51BR,1BA$1.53
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
2447 E Walnut Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 The Lyon listed at $1,095.

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 $800 at Riverview Oaks 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 Aspen and starts from $1,300.

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