Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $500 (32 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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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes 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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Velocity
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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. Highland Park Apartments 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
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The Scott at East VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-111BR,1BA$777
Woodland MeadowsSuper Deluxe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$797
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA

As of November 17, 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 Deluxe 2 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $897 with a $1.05 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
The AspenDeluxe 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
1120 E 6th St apt 31120 E 6th St apt 31BR,1BA$1.25
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.04
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.04
Woodland MeadowsUpgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath - With Balcony/Patio2BR,1BA$1.35
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45
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 #70

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

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2.5
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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 Northtown Apartments listed at $595.

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 $747 at Highland Park 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 $1,065.

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